Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this classic French Butter Cake. With a moist and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup sour cream
For Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy, about 1 minute.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until incorporated.
- Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Butter Cake Recipe, Dessert Recipe
