Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this classic French Butter Cake. Delightfully moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant soirées.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For Dusting:
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious when served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- For a slightly denser texture, consider using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
