French Butter Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
Indulge in the rich and buttery flavors of this classic French Butter Cake, perfect for any celebration or sweet craving.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter.
- This cake pairs beautifully with fresh fruits or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, dessert, indulgent treats