Brown Butter

layer cake

Ingredients:

FOR THE BROWN BUTTER CAKE – 6 tablespoons unsalted butter – 2 large eggs – 1 cup granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons malted milk powder – 1/2 cup half & half – 1 tsp vanilla bean paste – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 1 1/4 cups flour – 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder FOR THE BROWN SUGAR SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM – 2 egg whites – 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed well – 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cubed (cube it while cold, then let it get soft) – 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (use same amount of vanilla extract if you don't have paste) DECOR & IMPREGNATION – 1 cup of jam (cherry) – almonds - for decoration

HOW TO MAKE:

Place butter in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt, and then begin stirring the pan slowly but constantly.

HOW TO MAKE:

Immediately when you see small brown specks in the butter, pull it off the heat and transfer to a small bowl to cool slightly.

HOW TO MAKE:

In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale yellow and frothy, about 2 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE:

Add the malted milk powder, half & half and vanilla bean paste, and stir to combine.

HOW TO MAKE:

Slowly pour in browned butter, whisking continuously until combined.

HOW TO MAKE:

Sift in the flour and baking powder and beat until well-mixed, about 1 minute.

HOW TO MAKE:

Pour into pans. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool.

HOW TO MAKE:

Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing.

HOW TO MAKE:

Once completely cooled, the cakes can be frosted, or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in freezer bags.

HOW TO MAKE:

Whisk egg whites and brown sugar over simmering water until 145°F.

HOW TO MAKE:

Beat until fluffy and cool.

HOW TO MAKE:

Gradually add butter, then vanilla. Mix until smooth.

HOW TO MAKE:

Trim and cut cake layers. Spread jam and frosting between layers.

HOW TO MAKE:

Apply a thin layer of frosting. Chill 30 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE:

Frost cake fully. Chill 30 minutes. Top with jam and pipe borders. Chill before serving.

What to serve with it?

– Try serving your favorite cake alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for something simple and classic.