Cooking Guide: Delicious Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s rich, moist, and utterly indulgent, look no further than Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake! This cake is a delightful twist on the classic pound cake, featuring the deep flavor of brown sugar and a luscious caramel glaze that takes it to another level. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake is sure to impress. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Full Ingredients
For the Cake:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups packed brown sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
For the Caramel Glaze:
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
Complete Guide and Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a loaf pan to ensure your cake comes out easily.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This process usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture (flour, buttermilk, flour).
Step 5: Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan or loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
Step 6: Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you’re using a loaf pan, it may take slightly less time—around 50-60 minutes.
Step 7: Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare the Caramel Glaze
While your cake is cooling, make the caramel glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until it comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 9: Drizzle Glaze Over Cake
Once your cake has cooled completely, drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the top. You can let some glaze drip down the sides for an extra decadent look!
Useful Side Tips
– Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerate for up to a week.
– Serving Suggestions: Serve slices of this pound cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
– Add-ins: Consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into your batter for added texture.
Nutritional Information (per slice)
*Based on recipe yielding approximately 12 slices:*
– Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
– Protein: 3g
– Carbohydrates: 44g
– Fat: 15g
– Fiber: 0.5g
*Note: Nutritional values may vary based on specific ingredients used.*
Cooking Time
The total time from preparation to serving is about 2 hours, including cooling time. It’s worth every minute for such a delicious result!
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Happy baking, Amarachi! Enjoy every slice of this delightful pound cake!
