Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 cup whole milk
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Creating your Brown Butter Caramel Cake can be straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns a nutty brown color and smells fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Sugars: In another large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the browned butter. Mix until well combined.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: To the sugar mixture, add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract.
6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cake: Once done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Drizzle Caramel Sauce: After the cake has cooled, generously drizzle caramel sauce over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 17g
- Protein: 5g