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French Butter Cake

French Butter Cake

Delight in this easy to make French Butter Cake that offers a melt-in-the-mouth experience with every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, melted)
  • 3 pieces eggs room temperature
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ? cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl for sifting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and butter. Mix for 1 minute or until light and airy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in sour cream.
  6. Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cake to cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with citrus zest or chocolate chips for added flavor.

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