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Breakfast Cake

Inspired by the rustic morning treat served in French farmhouses, this simple breakfast cake is the perfect companion for a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 14 tablespoons (1 ¾ sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, then line with parchment paper. Butter and flour the paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter until it is pale yellow. Add the vanilla and sugar; mix until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Gradually add the flour, being careful not to over-mix the batter. The batter is supposed to be very thick, so don't be alarmed. This will yield a rich, buttery pound cake for breakfast -- what could be finer?!
  2. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Tap it on the counter once or twice to release any air bubbles.
  3. Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to continue cooling.
  4. Once the cake is completely cool, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • If you're enjoying cake a day (or more) later, reheat the leftovers to give the slices a nice, soft texture. Seriously -- it tastes like a warm donut! Just loosely cover an individual slice and microwave for 15-20 seconds (or until warm). You can dust with additional powdered sugar, if necessary.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 701IU (14%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 273mg 11%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 701IU 14%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.