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French Butter Cake Recipe

French Butter Cake Recipe
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This French Butter Cake is a delightful and simple dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a moist crumb and a lightly sweet flavor, it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 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

For Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Sugar and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until evenly incorporated.
  6. Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing into squares. Enjoy!

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