Description
A rich and buttery brown butter pound cake with a tender crumb and deep nutty aroma. Perfectly golden on the outside and moist on the inside, this classic loaf delivers warm caramelized flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, browned
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (240 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the browned butter and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Watch the butter carefully while browning to prevent burning.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
- Avoid overmixing once flour is added to maintain a tender crumb.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: brown butter pound cake, buttery loaf cake, homemade pound cake, nutty butter cake, classic loaf dessert