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French Butter Cake

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A tender and rich French Butter Cake featuring a buttery crumb and delicate vanilla flavor, perfect for tea time or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.