French Butter Cake Recipe
To make a French butter cake, cream softened butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate flour and baking powder gradually. Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake until golden. Enjoy this rich, moist dessert with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in 4 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fruits and whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!