Description
Soft, golden, and impossibly buttery — this French Butter Cake is a dream for anyone who loves elegant yet easy desserts. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast options, easy dessert ideas, or a simple cake recipe that fits into any meal plan, this buttery delight is a winner. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it’s a great addition to your go-to list of breakfast ideas, dinner desserts, and sweet food ideas for every season.
Ingredients
170 grams unsalted butter
200 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
190 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before the next. Stir in vanilla.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix, stirring until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake 30–35 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
8. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar and slice to serve.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and even bake.
Don’t overmix once the dry ingredients are added — mix just until combined for a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: butter cake, easy dessert, French cake, simple baking, sweet treat