Browned Butter Crunch Cake Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Crunch Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided; 1/2 cup sugar, plus; 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 1 cup butter; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 10 inch tube pan.
3
Coat pan evenly with 2/3 cup walnuts, sprinkle walnuts with 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside.
4
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and golden brown.
5
In a large bowl, combine browned butter, remaining 1/2 c up sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla, blend well and set aside.
6
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda, add to butter mixture alternately with milk.
7
pour into prepared pan, sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup walnuts.
8
Bake 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

1272

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided, 1/2 cup sugar, plus, 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Crunch Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Browned Butter Crunch Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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