Description
A simple yet indulgent French Butter Cake with a tender crumb, buttery flavor, and golden crust. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs, room temperature
2½ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
⅔ cup sour cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch pan.
2. Mix melted butter and sugar until smooth; add eggs and vanilla.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients; fold in sour cream.
5. Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use European-style butter for richer flavor.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Add lemon zest or berries for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg