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Browned Butter Bundt Cake

The slightly nutty, toffee-like flavors of browned butter shine through in this elegantly simple Bundt. The caramel aroma of the cake is complemented by the rich flavors of the glaze. Find more cozy fall bakes in our September/October 2024 issue

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Browned Butter Bundt Cake

Makes 1 (10-cup) Bundt cake

Ingredients

cups (284 grams) unsalted butter cups (385 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar*3 large eggs (150 grams), room temperature1 tablespoon (13 grams) vanilla extract cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt¾ cup (180 grams) whole milk, room temperatureBrown Sugar Glaze (recipe follows)

Instructions

In a light-colored medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter is fragrant and a deep amber color, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into a shallow baking dish, and let cool until solid but still soft.
Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat browned butter and brown sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition.
Spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray with flour. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Tap pan on a kitchen towel-lined counter to settle batter.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
Top cooled cake with Brown Sugar Glaze. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

 

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Brown Sugar Glaze

Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

½ cup (110 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar*¼ cup (60 grams) heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract½ cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, cook brown sugar, cream, and butter over medium heat, whisking constantly, until sugar is melted.
Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar, ¼ cup (30 grams) at a time, until combined. Whisk in salt. Use immediately. (If mixture sets too quickly, it can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave in 30-second intervals.)

Notes

The post Browned Butter Bundt Cake first appeared on Bake from Scratch.

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