Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake That Will Delight Everyone
A delightful and simple recipe for French butter cake that combines rich flavors and a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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