Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of this classic French Butter Cake. This moist and tender cake is a perfect balance of sweetness and simplicity, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Sugar and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and melted butter. Mix for 1 minute until light and airy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream.
- Transfer Batter and Sprinkle Sugar: Pour batter into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can dust the finished cake with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
