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Brown Butter Caramel Cake

Brown Butter Caramel Cake
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If you’re on the hunt for an impressive dessert that brings smiles and compliments, look no further than this Brown Butter Caramel Cake. This decadent cake features moist layers infused with nutty brown butter, generous swirls of luscious caramel sauce, and a creamy frosting that ties it all together. Whether it’s a family gathering or a special celebration, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of any occasion. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to prepare, making it perfect for both weeknight baking and festive events.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 9 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (for caramel sauce)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for caramel sauce)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by greasing them well.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, then let it cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until fluffy. Add vanilla and buttermilk along with cooled brown butter; mix well.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
  6. Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for about 36 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While cooling, make the caramel sauce by melting butter with brown sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar; blend in a bit of cooled brown butter.
  9. Assemble your cake with layers filled with caramel sauce and frosted generously.

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