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Irresistible French Butter Cake

A rich and buttery cake with a tender crumb, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with basic ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • to taste Powdered sugar, for dusting Dust before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and lightly dust it with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing.

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cake in slices for easy serving later.