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French Butter Cake

French Butter Cake

A deliciously rich and moist French Butter Cake, perfect for everyday sweet treats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 16 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
  • 3 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

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, butter cake, cake, dessert, French Butter Cake, sweets
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