Decadent Classic French Butter Cake: 7 Luxuriously Tender Layers
Decadent Classic French Butter Cake: 7 Luxuriously Tender Layers
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pan.
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Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to batter.
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Pour into pan and bake 40 to 50 minutes.
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Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture. Avoid overmixing batter.