Plaisir De Beurre

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16

Plaisir De Beurre - The French Butter Cake

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

367

Sugar

23g

Fat

22g

Plaisir De Beurre, also known as the French butter cake, is a popular dessert in France. This simple cake is made with only a few basic ingredients, including sugar, flour, butter, and an egg. It has a delicious buttery flavor and is perfect for serving after a meal or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. The texture of the cake is light and fluffy, and it can be served with whipped cream or fresh berries to make it even more decadent.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
3.	In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sugar until the mixture is frothy.
4.	Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
5.	Add the melted butter to the egg and sugar mixture, and whisk until well combined.
6.	Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
7.	Use Pam cooking spray to prepare a 9-inch cake pan.
8.	Pour the batter into the cake pan.
9.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10.	Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Plaisir De Beurre is delicious and easy-to-make.

The ingredients required to make this French butter cake are simple and affordable.

CONS

Plaisir De Beurre is high in calories and not recommended for those on a low-fat diet.

Moreover, baking the cake requires heating up your oven, which can be costly and time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Plaisir De Beurre is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The egg used in the recipe is rich in protein, and the butter provides a good source of fat and energy. However, the high amount of sugar and refined flour in the cake make it less healthy.

	1 egg
	3 tablespoons sugar
	3 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1/2 cup flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	Pam cooking spray