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French Butter Cake

Easy French Butter Cake Recipe for Irresistible Flavor

Discover the rich flavors of French Butter Cake, a simple yet delightful dessert that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 pieces eggs room temperature
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl for sifting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and butter. Mix for 1 minute or until light and airy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in sour cream.
  6. Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cake to cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 85mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light and airy. Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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