Brown Butter Pound Cake

Brown Butter Pound Cake is one of the most simple dessert recipes you can make. With only 6 ingredients that you are likely to have on hand at all times, it's a classic for any occasion.

The Million Dollar Pound Cake has been around for ages and is a tried and true favorite. I changed up the original recipe slightly by browning half of the butter. It adds a rich nutty flavor that shines through in this delicious pound cake recipe. Serve it up plain or with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Brown Butter Pound Cake ~ Easy Dessert Recipe

Pound cake is a great option for a no-fuss dessert. Making the brown butter is an extra step that is worth the time and effort. It adds so much flavor to this delicious cake. This recipe is a short-cut method that I learned from a Southern Living magazine article. All of the ingredients are added at once, in a particular order and is a little easier to make than the typical pound cake.

Ingredients Needed:

• Butter
• All Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• Milk
• Large Eggs
• Vanilla Extract

For Serving:

• Sweetened Whipped Cream, Cool Whip or Ice Cream
• Fresh Berries: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or raspberries

What is Brown Butter?

Brown butter is made by cooking butter over low heat until the milk solids turn to brown bits creating a nutty aroma and taste that adds flavor to both desserts and savory dishes.

How to Make Brown Butter:

• The first step of this recipe is to brown 1 cup of the butter. Place butter in a heavy skillet or small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. Do not leave the butter unattended, it can burn quickly and will have to be discarded.
• Continue to cook until brown bits are formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour butter into a bowl to stop the cooking process.
• Browned butter can be covered and refrigerated for later use or made ahead. Bring to room temperature before using in baking recipes.

How to Make Brown Butter Pound Cake:

• It is important to add the ingredients to a large bowl of a stand mixer in this particular order.
• Add flour, then sugar.
• Add brown butter (make sure to scrape all of the brown bits into the bowl using a silicone spatula) and the other cup of softened butter.
• Next, add milk, eggs and vanilla.
• Using an electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low speed for one minute.

• Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

• Continue to beat at medium speed for 2 more minutes.

• Butter and flour a bundt pan.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly.

• Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown.
• Cool in the pan 5 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan to loosen.

• Invert cake onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

• Move to a cake plate and slice with a serrated knife.

• Serve with whipped cream and berries.

Best Toppings for Pound Cake:

• Sweetened Whipped Cream
• Ice Cream
• Fresh Berries
• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Powdered Sugar

How to Store:

Store cooled cake in an airtight container or covered tightly in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature up to 3 days. Cake can be refrigerated up to 7 days.

Can you Freeze Pound Cake?

Slices of cake can also be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer bag up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator or at room temperature.

More Pound Cake Recipes You Will Love:

Amaretto Pound Cake is a decadent and delicious with cherry and almond flavors. Perfect for holidays and special celebrations. 

Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a super simple recipe that is buttery and delicious. A fantastic addition to any holiday spread and easy enough for every day occasions.

Vanilla Pound Cake is perfect for a small dessert to bake and share with friends and neighbors. It makes a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and only has 5 ingredients.

Lemon Pound Cake has tons of lemon flavor from using both lemon juice and zest in the cake and a lemony glaze. A loaf pound cake that is really simple to make.

If you love classic pound cake, give this Brown Butter Pound Cake a try for your next family gathering, holiday or celebration. The use of brown butter takes this cake recipe to a new level of deliciousness. It's one of my favorite things to bake and is sure to earn a spot in your recipe box.

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