Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet ingredients alternately with milk.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, cake, dessert, baking, vanilla