Brown Butter Pound Cake

Brown Butter Pound Cake is the perfect dessert. This simple pound cake is packed with rich caramelized flavor and irresistible sweetness.

Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that will take your baking game to a whole new level – Brown Butter Pound Cake. This isn’t your ordinary pound cake; it’s a moist, tender cake with a rich, nutty flavor thanks to the magic of brown butter.

You’ll love this golden brown loaf with a deliciously dense texture, perfect for pairing with your afternoon cup of tea or as a delightful dessert after dinner.

I love the flavor and texture of this cake so much. It always amazes me what kind of awesomeness I can get out of just a handful of ingredients!

This Brown Butter Pound Cake is a must-try for anyone who loves baking or just enjoys a really good cake. The nutty flavor of the brown butter mixed with the classic pound cake recipe makes for one of the best things you’ll ever taste.

So, why not give it a try? Grab your mixer, brown some butter, and get ready to enjoy a slice (or two) of this delicious cake!

Common Questions About Brown Butter Pound Cake

What Makes Brown Butter Special in This Cake?

Brown butter gives the cake a deep, rich taste and nutty aroma that regular butter can’t match. The milk solids in the butter brown, adding a deliciously unique flavor.

Basically, it’s your standard butter flavor but supercharged into something amazing!

Can I Use a Bundt Pan Instead of a Loaf Pan?

Not for this recipe! A bundt cake pan won’t work for the amount of cake batter in this recipe. I have not tested this recipe with a different pan. I have also not tested this recipe increasing or decreasing the volume.

Why Should I Use Room Temperature Ingredients?

Room-temperature ingredients blend more easily and create the best texture for your cake. You’ll find that when ingredients are cold, they don’t like to mix together as well. That one little change will basically make you an entirely different cake!

Storage

This cake is one of my favorite things to have as leftovers. It stays moist for days and it’s just as tasty with a day or two on the counter. YUM!

Refrigerator

Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to a week.

Freezer

You can freeze the cake, wrapped in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, for up to 3 months.

Tips

I always like to print off the recipe card so I can take notes on it. That way I know later on if I changed anything. I can never remember otherwise!

• Brown the Butter Well: Cook the butter until it reaches a deep rich, golden brown color, but be careful not to burn it.
• Cool the Butter: Let the browned butter cool a bit before adding it to the other ingredients.
• Sift Dry Ingredients: Sifting the flour and baking powder ensures a smooth batter.
• Do Not Overmix: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
• Use a Light-Colored Pan: This helps to prevent the bottom of the cake from cooking too fast.

Ingredients

This is basically a traditional pound cake. Only better, in my opinion. It’s really amazing the difference that one ingredient can make in a recipe!

• Unsalted butter
• Brown sugar 
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Eggs
• Buttermilk
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder

How to Make Brown Butter Pound Cake

Make sure you let the cake cool on a wire rack before you cut into it. The last thing you want is to have your beautiful cake get squished because you couldn’t wait, haha! Been there!

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir continuously over medium heat until the butter browns.
3. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let the butter cool for 5 minutes.
4. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt into the butter and whisk.
5. Then add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
6. Add the flour and baking powder, whisking until a thick batter is formed. You can switch to a rubber spatula to mix it if it becomes too thick to whisk.
7. Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and pour the batter into it.
8. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Brown Butter Pound Cake

The butter solids bring such a great depth to this cake. It’s really hard to describe it properly. You’re just going to have to try it and find out for yourself.

• Pound Cake Loaf Pan
• Saucepan for browning butter
• Large and medium bowls
• Whisk
• Stand Mixer or electric mixer
• Spatula
• Cake tester or wooden pick
• Wire rack for cooling

What to Serve With Brown Butter Pound Cake

A simple pound cake can be served with a variety of different foods. I think fresh fruit is probably my favorite. Blueberries in particular.

• A dollop of whipped cream
• Fresh fruit like berries or a drizzle of lemon juice
• Your favorite coffee or a cup of tea

Why You Should Make Brown Butter Pound Cake

I love collecting cake recipes! The more options I have the more I can customize things for each occasion or holiday. Be sure to keep this one in your recipe box!

• Unique Flavor: Brown butter adds a nutty, caramelized flavor that’s absolutely irresistible.
• Perfect Texture: Dense yet tender, this cake is a delight in every bite.
• Versatile Dessert: Great for an everyday treat or a special occasion.
• Impressive yet Easy: Simple to make but sure to impress your guests.

Variations and Add-Ins for Brown Butter Pound Cake

Let me know in the comments if you have any other great ways of making this cake. I’m sure you’ve got all kinds of ideas!

• Add Citrus Zest: Lemon or orange zest for a fresh twist.
• Chocolate Chips: Stir in dark chocolate brown bits for a chocolatey surprise.
• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
• Brown Butter Glaze: Drizzle a glaze made from browned butter and powdered sugar on top.

If you love this easy pound cake recipe, you’re going to love these other pound cake recipes too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!

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Whipped Cream Frosting

Caramel Frosting

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