French Butter Cake

If you’re on the hunt for a sweet treat that doesn’t require much fuss, then I have just the recipe for you. This French Butter Cake is quick, easy, and downright delicious. I’d describe it as a marriage of coffee cake and pound cake, something we never knew we needed but are so happy to have in our life. It’s buttery (of course), just the right amount of sweet, and has a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. Best of all, it’s made with ingredients you likely have on hand, making it an ideal last-minute treat when the sweet tooth strikes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping

Preparation