Description
Indulge in the rich, dense goodness of French Butter Cake, a classic dessert that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. This simple tea cake is a delightful treat that you can enhance with a hint of rum or almond extract for a traditional touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake is a perfect complement to a hot cup of coffee or tea.
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of rum or almond extract for a regional twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
