Description
A rich, custardy French Butter Cake with a crisp golden top and soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. This easy yet elegant dessert pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream, making it a perfect treat for gatherings or indulgent moments at home.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking pan thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually add in the flour, mixing just until combined.
5. Stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest. The batter will be slightly loose.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center still slightly jiggles.
7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
8. Once cool, sift powdered sugar evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth and uniform batter.
Do not overmix once the flour is added—this keeps the cake tender.
Let the cake cool fully before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid it melting into the surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: butter cake, custard cake, French cake