Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake Recipe
This French Butter Cake is incredibly simple to make and yields a deliciously moist and tender crumb. With a hint of almond and a delicate glaze, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- ½ cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup neutral flavored oil (e.g., canola, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, avocado, or grapeseed)
For the Glaze:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter (salted)
- 1½ tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with baking spray, line the bottom with parchment paper, and set it aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients – Whisk in baking powder, salt, and flour until incorporated.
- Incorporate Oil – Stir in the oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Bake the Cake – Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze – Combine sugar, butter, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a saucepan over medium heat until melted.
- Apply Glaze – Brush the warm cake with the glaze, then flip it onto a rack to coat the top and sides.
- Cool and Serve – Let the cake cool before serving, optionally dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- The glaze adds a lovely sweet finish to the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Almond Cake, Simple Dessert
