Butterscotch Bombe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You absolutely have to try this butterscotch bombe when you want to impress someone without spending all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, it's simpler than you'd think for something that looks so fancy. I love using eggs in this recipe because they're packed with choline, which is wonderful for brain health and memory. The rich butterscotch and cream create this incredible indulgent dessert that feels special, but the ingredients are stuff you probably already have at home. Trust me, once you master this one, you'll be making it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 400butter
- 500sugar
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 4 eggslarge egg yolks
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100unsalted butter, melted
- 150caramel sauce
- 200whipped cream
- 5 gsea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180C and line a 20cm round cake pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a springform pan for easy release.
- 2
Combine the butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Avoid boiling the mixture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and baking powder.
Tip: Whisk until pale and thickened.
- 4
Gradually pour the warm sugar mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Tip: Be careful not to scramble the eggs.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Avoid overbaking.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Use a wire rack for even cooling.
- 8
To make the caramel sauce, combine the melted butter, caramel sauce, and sea salt in a small saucepan.
Tip: Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- 9
To assemble the bombe, place the cooled cake on a serving plate.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- 10
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the whipped cream and sprinkle with sea salt.
Tip: Garnish with additional sea salt if desired.
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