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French Butter Cake Recipe

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A tender, buttery French-style cake with a golden crust and custardy crumb. Elegant, lightly sweet, and perfect for tea, dessert, or breakfast.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8–10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each and scraping down the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter-egg mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch.
  • Stir in lemon or orange zest for a citrusy flavor.
  • Fold in berries or chopped nuts for texture and flavor.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream for decoration.
  • To refresh, warm slices in a 160 °C (325 °F) oven for 5 minutes.

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