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French Butter Cake

Indulge in Gluten-Free French Butter Cake Bliss

This Gluten-Free French Butter Cake is a rich and buttery dessert that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Gluten-Free Cake Mix or homemade gluten-free cake mix
  • 4 large Eggs consider an egg substitute for vegan options
  • 1/2 cup Butter or dairy-free butter for non-dairy version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or dairy-free cream cheese for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for a bright flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract for added flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, eggs, and salt together until creamy.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, ensuring not to mix them together.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice into squares and serve with berries or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing to avoid a runny texture.

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