French Butter Cake
A rich and buttery cake that’s moist and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish For baking the cake.
- Mixing bowl For combining ingredients.
- Mixer For beating the batter.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 sticks
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.67 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy, about 1 minute.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar on top.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar on top of the cake before serving.