Brown Butter Layer Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter layer cake is one of my favorite go to desserts because it comes together in just an hour total and doesn't require any fancy equipment. The brown butter gives it such a rich, nutty flavor that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen when really you didn't. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied, making this a more balanced treat than your typical cake. The ingredients are simple pantry staples, so you'll likely have everything on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 3large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 150 mlunsalted milk
- 100 gconfectioner
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (335°F) and grease two 20cm round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pans thoroughly.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for even distribution.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour in the milk and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
To make the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir constantly until the butter turns a deep golden brown.
- 10
Remove from heat and whisk in the confectioner's sugar until smooth.
Tip: Make sure the frosting is creamy and smooth.
- 11
Assemble the cake by spreading a layer of frosting on top of one of the cooled cakes, then placing the second cake on top.
Tip: Make sure the frosting is evenly distributed.
- 12
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Tip: Make sure the frosting is smooth and even.
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