French Butter Cake Recipe
This French Butter Cake is a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. With its rich buttery flavor and tender crumb, it’s sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 9x9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
- 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 vanilla, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until incorporated.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Butter Cake Recipe, French Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe