Brown Butter Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter marble cake is my go to when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just over an hour, and honestly, it's so simple that even a beginner baker can nail it. What makes it special is that nutty brown butter swirl running through every slice, which adds this sophisticated flavor that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Eggs are packed with choline, which supports brain health, so you can feel good about treating yourself to a generous slice. It's the perfect weeknight dessert or weekend project that won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 50 gunsalted butter (for brown butter)
- 50 ggranulated sugar (for brown butter)
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 6 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 150 mLunsalted milk
- 5 mLfood coloring (optional)(for a fun color)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
- 5
Pour half the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- 6
Melt the brown butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 7
Pour the brown butter into the batter on the baking sheet and use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- 8
Pour the remaining batter over the brown butter layer.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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