French Cake & Sauce ( Passed Down by Generations)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Mouth-watering French Cake & Sauce recipe passed down by generations
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
440
Sugar
54g
Fat
17g
This French Cake recipe has been passed down through generations and is a beloved classic in many French households. It is typically enjoyed as a dessert for special occasions, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat after dinner. The cake itself is light, fluffy, and moist, making it perfect for pairing with the decadent buttery sauce which seeps into every bite. The vanilla extract within the recipe elevates the flavors and provides a touch of warmth, making this cake and sauce combination unforgettable.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs.
3.In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Beat in the vanilla.
4.Pour into the prepared pan. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Gradually stir in boiling water. Add butter and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over batter; do not stir.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

PROS

This French Cake is incredibly easy and affordable to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is absolutely delicious! The rich and buttery sauce adds an extra layer to the moist and fluffy cake, making it even more irresistible.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories, making it important to consume in moderation.
Those with gluten intolerance should avoid this recipe, as it contains flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake provides a quick energy boost and a feel-good sugar rush. However, when consumed in moderation, the ingredients within the recipe can provide essential carbohydrates and nutrients necessary for the body’s function. Additionally, the vanilla extract used in this recipe is a source of antioxidants which can fight inflammation and disease.

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