Description

Indulge in the heavenly delight of this French Butter Cake, featuring a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfectly paired with fresh berries, it’s an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter

plus extra for pan

1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar

divided

4 large eggs

room temperature

2½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1¼ cups (156g) cake flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup sour cream

room temperature

2 tablespoons whole milk

2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Fresh berries for serving

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream and whole milk, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with fresh berries.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. The cake is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: French Butter Cake, Butter Cake Recipe, Rich Cake, Buttery Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe