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Brown Butter Caramel Cake

Brown Butter Caramel Cake
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Indulge in the rich flavors of Brown Butter Caramel Cake, a decadent dessert that strikes the perfect balance between moist cake and luscious caramel filling. This delightful treat features layers of brown butter-infused cake, generously filled with creamy caramel sauce, and topped with a smooth frosting that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, it has quickly become a favorite at gatherings and celebrations. Dive into this delicious recipe and savor every bite of this irresistible dessert!

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 extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 9 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (for caramel)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for caramel)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown; set aside to cool.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix the browned butter with both sugars until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and buttermilk; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While cooling, prepare caramel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan before adding brown sugar and cream; stir until smooth.
  8. Beat cold cream cheese until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in melted brown butter for flavor.
  9. Once cooled, layer the cakes with caramel filling and frost generously.

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