French Butter Cake Recipe – Indulgent Richness for Your Table
This French Butter Cake is a perfect blend of rich and buttery flavors, ideal for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding zest from a lemon or orange.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Rich Cake Recipe, Butter Cake