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Brown Butter French Butter Cake Recipe with Vanilla Glaze

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A rich, buttery cake with nutty brown butter flavor and a sweet vanilla glaze that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) almond flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cooled brown butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired glaze consistency.
  10. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Notes

[‘Keep an eye on the butter while browning to avoid burning.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.’, ‘Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth batter and even baking.’, ‘Adjust glaze consistency by adding more or less milk.’]

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Keywords: Brown Butter Cake, French Butter Cake, Vanilla Glaze, Easy Dessert, Baking Recipe

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