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A freshly baked French butter cake with a golden crust

How to grow the 5-star French Butter CakeFrench Butter Cake

This recipe guides you through baking a luxurious French Butter Cake, focusing on technique to achieve a superior texture and flavor. The key steps include precise ingredient preparation and careful mixing to ensure a perfect bake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Whole milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round baking pan by greasing and flouring it thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients; mix until just combined after each addition.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  2. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure all cold ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake. Serve with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.