Description
A delicate and buttery cake, renowned for its velvety texture and impressive flavor, perfect for any elegant occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Lightly whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, folding gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Consider adding lemon or orange zest for a citrus note. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg