Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10–15 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
- Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep cake tender.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg