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French Butter Cake Recipe – Rich, Buttery & Classic

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A rich and buttery French cake with a golden crust, dense crumb, and signature crosshatch top. Perfect for serving with coffee or tea, and even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 large egg yolks

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla or lemon zest

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tsp water or milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square baking pan.

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla or lemon zest if using.

  • Mix in flour and salt until just combined into a thick dough.

  • Press dough evenly into the pan. Smooth the top.

  • Brush with egg wash and use a fork to draw a crisscross pattern.

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days. Flavor improves after resting. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/french-butter-cake-recipe-rich-buttery-classic/