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Classic French Butter Cake

This classic French butter cake is a rich, dense, and incredibly moist dessert with a crisp, sugary crust. A simple and elegant bake for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 209

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • 9 Inch Round Cake Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter your 9 inch round cake pan. Make sure to butter your sides as well. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Using an electric mixer beat your butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes on medium speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of your bowl.
  3. Beat in your vanilla and eggs one at a time. Scrape the bowl after each egg is added.
  4. On low speed add your flour and salt. Mix until no more flour remains. Use a spatula if needed.
  5. Pour your batter into your pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow your cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cool invert your cake on to a plate and remove parchment paper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

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