Description
Looking for the best french butter cake? This simple, quick, and easy recipe makes a buttery and moist dessert that’s perfect for holidays, tea parties, or healthy snack ideas. It’s one of the best classic bakes for a light treat or dessert after a cozy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Add citrus zest for a bright flavor twist.
- Wrap leftovers well to keep them fresh for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg