Gooey Browned Butter Cake
A rich and sweet cake with a gooey center made irresistible by browned butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Light or Dark)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Extra Egg Yolks
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a light-colored saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Pour into a bowl and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine Sugars and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the cooled butter with brown and granulated sugars. Add eggs and extra yolks one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch baking pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake: In a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, bake for approximately 25-35 minutes until edges are golden and the center is slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg