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French Butter Cake Recipe | CookedByMomy

Delicious French Butter Cake Recipe with Easy Glaze Tutorial

Experience the delightful and moist French Butter Cake with a simple glaze in this French Butter Cake Recipe | CookedByMomy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 237

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup neutral flavored oil canola, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, avocado, or grapeseed
For the glaze
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter salted
  • 1½ tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with baking spray, rub the inside surface with a paper towel to cover evenly, line the bottom with parchment paper, and spray it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Add the baking powder and salt, whisk to combine, then add the flour and whisk again until all of the flour is blended in.
  4. Add the oil and stir until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.
Glazing
  1. While the cake cools slightly, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, water, and extracts. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Do not bring to a boil.
  2. Using a pastry brush, brush a quarter of the glaze mixture over the top of the cake.
  3. Flip the cake out onto a cooling rack set on top of a sheet of parchment paper or foil.
  4. Brush the remaining glaze over the top and sides of the cake until all of the glaze is used. Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Optional: sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; try adding nuts or citrus zest for extra flavor.

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