Description
A classic French cake made with equal parts eggs, sugar, butter, and flour, resulting in a deliciously moist and sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 200 g of sugar
- 200 g of butter
- 200 g of flour
- 1 packet of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the melted butter, then add the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured mold.
- Bake for about 40 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a knife. Allow to cool before unmolding.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or lemon zest. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, French cake, quatre-quarts, baking, simple recipes
