Everyday Brown Butter Cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings 8 slices

Calories 420

A rich and flavorful cake featuring browned butter and a tender crumb, perfect for everyday indulgence.

290 g unsalted butter (browned) (226g used after browning, reduce salt if salted butter)
220 g brown sugar (packed tightly)
1 tbsp vanilla extract (reduce to 1 tsp if adding vanilla bean)
¾ tsp fine sea salt
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
250 g cake flour (shake into cup and level, don't pack)
240 g sour cream (at room temperature)
3 tbsp granulated sugar for topping

Brown the butter in a pan until foaming subsides, then transfer 226g to a bowl, discarding vanilla pod if used.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare pan with parchment or greasing.
Whisk sea salt, vanilla, and brown sugar into the butter, then add eggs one at a time, whisking after each.
Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda; add sour cream and whisk until smooth.
Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 35-45 minutes until a tester comes out clean.

Ensure not to overmix after adding sour cream for a tender crumb.

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brown butter, cake