French Butter Cake Recipe: Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
This French Butter Cake Recipe is a rich, buttery delight perfect for any home baker looking to indulge in a traditional treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
- This cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake Recipe, cake, dessert, baking