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French Butter Cake Recipe

French Butter Cake

Discover the delightful French Butter Cake recipe, combining moistness and rich flavors perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted (2 sticks)
  • 3 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

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • sifter
  • Oven

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: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is incredibly versatile; feel free to add flavors like almond extract or lemon zest for a twist.

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