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Brown Butter Caramel Cake

Brown Butter Caramel Cake
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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Brown Butter Caramel Cake, a decadent dessert that combines the nutty richness of brown butter with a luscious caramel filling. This cake is perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings and will surely impress your friends and family. With its moist texture and delightful sweetness, each slice feels like a warm hug. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or an everyday treat, this cake is destined to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

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 sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For caramel: 9 tbsp unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese and 2 cups powdered sugar.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, combine browned butter with granulated and brown sugars; beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla and buttermilk.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350°F for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the caramel filling by melting butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until bubbly. Simmer for about 5 minutes; remove from heat and add vanilla.
  7. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cold cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
  8. Once cooled, layer cakes with caramel filling between each layer and frost with cream cheese frosting.

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