Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this French Butter Cake Recipe, a classic dessert that combines a rich buttery taste with a tender, moist crumb. Perfect for any occasion, from coffee breaks to family gatherings, this cake is simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With just ten minutes of prep time, you can create a scrumptious treat that pairs beautifully with fresh berries or whipped cream. It’s not only a crowd-pleaser but also an easy-to-make recipe using pantry staples. Treat yourself and others to this irresistible sweet delight that will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle with granulated sugar on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 139mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 63mg