Brown Butter Cake
Brown Butter Cake is a delightful treat that combines nutty flavors with a moist, fluffy texture. This irresistible cake, made from everyday ingredients, transforms into a gourmet dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich aroma and golden hue, this cake will impress your friends and family while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour your cake pan.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream browned butter with sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients alternately with milk into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or fresh berries before baking. To store leftovers, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for up to three days.