French Butter Cake
A rich and buttery French Butter Cake with a tender crumb and a caramelized sugar crust, perfect for a delightful dessert or elegant teatime treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- Extra granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch (20cm) cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of granulated sugar evenly over the batter to create a caramelized crust during baking.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden and caramelized.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a delightful twist, serve the French Butter Cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of fresh berry compote.
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