Irresistible French Butter Cake: Easy Recipe for Sweet Moments
This irresistible French Butter Cake delivers melt-in-your-mouth richness and buttery flavor, perfect for any sweet moment.
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- sifter
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Cake Flour recommended over all-purpose flour for best texture
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
- ¼ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
- 3 large Eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure extract for richer taste
- ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar provides sweetness and texture
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted for easier mixing
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar creates a caramelized crust
Instructions
Making the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and melted butter, mixing until light and airy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the sour cream gently to ensure the batter remains moist.
- Pour the batter into the greased dish and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Personalize your cake by adding lemon zest or almond extract for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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