Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of this French Butter Cake, a delightful dessert that brings together a rich buttery flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed with coffee during an afternoon break or served elegantly at dinner parties, this cake is sure to impress. With straightforward ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a luscious treat ready in no time. The moist texture, enhanced by unsalted butter and sour cream, makes each bite melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar and melted butter using an electric mixer until light and airy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in sour cream with a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle with additional sugar on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square piece (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg