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French Butter Cake

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A tender and buttery cake that pairs beautifully with coffee or a light dessert, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk: flour, milk, flour, milk, finishing with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter to remove large air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve plain or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Try brown butter for a deeper flavor, or use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.

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