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Brown Butter Caramel Cake

Brown Butter Caramel Cake
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Indulge in the rich and delightful experience of making a Brown Butter Caramel Cake. This decadent dessert features the nutty flavor of brown butter, complemented by a luscious caramel filling that makes every slice a heavenly treat. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you’ll find that baking this cake is not only enjoyable but also rewarding. Serve it as a centerpiece at gatherings or keep it for those sweet moments when you crave something special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (448 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 9 tbsp (126 g) unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar (for caramel)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (for caramel)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for caramel)
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine both sugars with brown butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients along with buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the caramel filling, melt unsalted butter with brown sugar; then add heavy cream and cook until thickened.
  8. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar to make frosting.
  9. Once cakes are cool, layer them with caramel filling and frost with cream cheese mixture.

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