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French Cake Desserts with a moist, buttery café-style crumb

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A traditional French Butter Cake with a golden crust and rich, tender crumb. Made with simple ingredients and perfect for tea time, brunch, or elegant desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted European-style butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: ¼ cup raspberry or apricot jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.

  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.

  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.

  • Whisk together flour and salt; add gradually to wet mixture.

  • Spread half the batter into pan. If using, add jam layer. Top with remaining batter.

  • Smooth top and score decorative pattern (optional).

  • Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and center tests clean.

  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool fully.

Notes

  • Store up to 4 days at room temperature.

  • Can be frozen up to 2 months.

  • Serve with berries, cream, or jam.

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