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French Butter Cake – Golden Buttery Dessert Recipe
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French Butter Cake

A golden, buttery French Butter Cake made with just 8 ingredients — rich, soft, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup milk

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • - Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • - Spatula

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  5. Mix flour, baking powder, salt in another bowl.
  6. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk to butter mixture.
  7. Pour batter into pan, bake 35–40 mins.
  8. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Notes:
Add citrus zest for a fresh twist.
Top with almonds for crunch.