Brown Butter Buttermilk Pound Cake: The Indulgent Classic Revived
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A rich and moist pound cake made with brown butter and buttermilk for an indulgent twist on a classic dessert.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it has a nutty aroma and is golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and sugar, and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is browned but not burnt for the best flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 100