Brown Butter Cake Recipe
Delight in the rich, nutty flavors of brown butter cake recipe. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it's a treat that's sure to impress. Perfect for any occasion or craving for something special.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 8-inch round cake
Calories 320 kcal
Medium saucepan for browning butter
Mixing bowls (large & medium)
Electric mixer or whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Rubber spatula
8-inch round cake pan or muffin tin
Parchment paper (optional)
Wire cooling rack
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups 160g all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3.7 oz packet instant vanilla pudding mix
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter (browned)
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon 190ml buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs + 1 large egg white room temperature
- ¾ cup 150g packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup 60ml heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Frosting (Maple Miso Brown Butter Frosting):
- Prepared separately — includes browned butter white miso, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and cream.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla pudding mix. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, eggs, and egg white until well combined. Add in the buttermilk, cream, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Keyword Brown Butter Cake Recipe