Gluten-Free French Butter Cake

Gluten-Free French Butter Cake

The classic French “Gâteau au Beurre” reimagined—tender, buttery, and delicately sweet with a golden crust. Perfect with tea or berries!

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⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins | 🍳 Bake Time: 40-45 mins | 🍽️ Servings: 8

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📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free butter)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional, for depth)

• 1½ cups gluten-free flour blend (like King Arthur Measure for Measure)

• ½ tsp xanthan gum (omit if blend includes it)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ⅓ cup whole milk (or almond milk)

For the Topping:

• 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for crunch)

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment.

2. Whisk GF flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar:

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).

2. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and almond extract.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

1. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk in 3 batches, mixing until just combined.

4. Bake:

1. Pour batter into the pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

2. Bake 40-45 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

3. Cool 15 mins in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

5. Serve:

Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy with fresh berries or whipped cream!

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💡 Pro Tips:

✅ For a citrus twist: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest to the batter.
✅ Extra moist? Brush warm cake with 1 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp lemon juice.
✅ Storage: Keeps at room temp for 2 days or freeze for 1 month.

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🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

• Rich, velvety crumb (no one will guess it’s GF!).

• Elegantly simple—just 10 ingredients.

• Pairs perfectly with coffee or afternoon tea.

A taste of Paris, gluten-free! 🇫🇷✨

(Inspired by traditional Breton butter cakes.)