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French Butter Cake Recipe

French Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: French

Description

This French Butter Cake is a delightful treat that’s rich in buttery flavor and has a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and delicious taste.


Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sour cream

For topping:

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and melted butter until light and airy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Incorporate sour cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until well blended.
  6. Transfer to baking dish: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing into squares and serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg