Classic French Butter Cake – Rich, Moist & Buttery Bliss
This Classic French Butter Cake (Gâteau Breton) is rich, dense, and deeply buttery, with a golden crust and tender crumb. An elegant French dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 large egg yolks (1 reserved for glaze)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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1 tsp water or milk (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and butter a 9-inch pan.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in 5 yolks one at a time.
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Mix in vanilla and flour until a soft dough forms.
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Press dough into pan. Brush with remaining yolk mixed with water.
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Score top with crosshatch pattern.
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Bake 35–40 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for best flavor. Store covered at room temp up to 5 days. Let rest overnight for deeper flavor.