Description
This Perfect French Butter Cake is a delightful treat for afternoon tea or picnics, featuring a moist and buttery texture with a golden crust. It’s simple to make and brings a taste of France to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your cake pan with butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: French Butter Cake, dessert, tea, picnic, baking