French Butter Cake Recipe
This French Butter Cake Recipe is rich, moist, and delicately sweet with a tender crumb and golden sugar crust. A simple yet elegant homemade cake perfect for gatherings, tea time, or an easy everyday dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
3 eggs, room temperature
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter for about 1 minute until light and slightly airy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in sour cream until fully incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar evenly over the batter.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Using cake flour ensures a softer, more delicate crumb.
Sour cream adds moisture and subtle tang that balances the buttery richness.
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract or fresh lemon zest.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
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