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Brown Butter Caramel Cake

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Indulge in the warmth of our Brown Butter Caramel Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the nutty richness of brown butter with luscious caramel layers. This moist cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy night in. Each slice is decadently sweet and beautiful, making it a showstopper at gatherings. With a creamy frosting on top and an irresistible caramel filling, this cake is sure to impress both family and friends alike!

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cooled brown butter until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined.
  7. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. For caramel filling: Melt butter, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, cook until thickened.
  9. Assemble cake by layering caramel filling between cooled cake layers; frost with cream cheese frosting.

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