Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Cake Recipe
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Cake: A Decadent Delight
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of brown butter, the sweetness of bourbon, and the crunch of toasted pecans. This moist and decadent cake is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a luxurious dessert. The combination of buttery goodness and the slight hint of bourbon creates a sophisticated and irresistible flavor profile that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed light brown sugar
– 4 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
– 1/4 cup bourbon
For the Brown Butter Bourbon Glaze:
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons bourbon
– 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt cake pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Remove the browned butter from the heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and packed brown sugar together.
5. In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together.
6. Add the cooled brown butter to the sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
7. Gradually add the egg mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
8. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
9. Stir in the bourbon until the batter is smooth.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and spread it evenly.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
For the Brown Butter Bourbon Glaze:
1. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook the butter until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in the packed brown sugar, heavy cream, and bourbon until the glaze is smooth and well combined.
3. Let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling it over the cooled cake.
Once the Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Cake has cooled, drizzle the Brown Butter Bourbon Glaze over the top and sprinkle with toasted pecans for an extra crunchy and nutty finish. Each slice of this delectable cake will be a heavenly blend of brown butter, bourbon, and pecans, creating an unforgettable dessert experience. Whether you enjoy it with friends and family or as a special treat for yourself, this Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Cake is the epitome of indulgence and will be a show-stopping addition to any celebration. Happy baking and savoring the decadent delight of this irresistible cake!