Classic French Butter Cake Recipe – Moist & Rich Delights You’ll Love!
This timeless French butter cake offers a moist, velvety texture with a delicate sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, it bakes to golden perfection, perfect for tea, celebrations, or cozy indulgence. Tender crumb and rich flavor without being dense—ideal for baking enthusiasts of all levels.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or 9×5-inch loaf pan
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until smooth
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top
Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely before serving
Notes
Ensure butter is fully softened for optimal creaming
Avoid overmixing batter to maintain a tender crumb
Serve dusted with powdered sugar or paired with fresh berries
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg