Description
A simple, moist, and tender butter cake with a buttery crumb and golden crust, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 8×8-inch square pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add sugar and continue beating until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Add vanilla extract and stir briefly.
- Add about one-third of the sifted flour mixture to the batter, then half the milk. Fold gently with a rubber spatula.
- Repeat with flour, then milk, and finish with the remaining flour, folding gently after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Let butter soften naturally at room temperature. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cake tender. Check oven temperature and tent with foil if browning too fast. Let cake cool completely on a wire rack to avoid soggy bottom. Serve warm with whipped cream or fresh berries for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: butter cake, classic French cake, moist cake, easy dessert, tender crumb, simple cake recipe