Brown Butter Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Marble Cake is an elegant layered dessert that combines soft sponge cake with rich brown butter swirls. Made with flour, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla extract, this visually striking cake takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake. The distinctive marbled effect comes from blending brown butter and sugar into the batter, creating a beautiful pattern throughout. Perfect for those seeking a showstopping homemade cake for special occasions or afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-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)
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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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