Brown Butter Pecan Cake
Brown Butter Pecan Cake is a delightful dessert that combines nutty brown butter with sweet pecans, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With its golden-brown crust and crunchy topping, this cake not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just treating yourself to something sweet, this cake will leave everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with both sugars and vanilla until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg