Description
Rich, velvety, and utterly luxurious — this French Butter Cake with Glaze is the definition of melt-in-your-mouth magic! With its golden crumb, buttery aroma, and silky vanilla glaze, this timeless dessert is elegant simplicity at its finest.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
11. Drizzle over cooled cake and let it set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add 1 tsp almond extract for a delicate twist.
Top with fresh berries or candied citrus for a Parisian-style finish.
Perfect served with coffee, tea, or as an elegant dessert centerpiece.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg