Sugar Crusted Butter Cake Recipe
rum brown butter soak, passion fruit meringue, brown butter butterscotch, vanilla bean passion fruit ice cream
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Ingredients
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Cake
Rum Brown Butter Soak
Passion Fruit Meringue
Brown Butter Butterscotch
Vanilla Bean Passion Fruit Ice Cream
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Rum Brown Butter Soak
- 5
Make the Soak
In a small bowl, combine the brown butter, dark rum, and granulated sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes in the top with a toothpick and pour the soak over it evenly.
Passion Fruit Meringue
- 6
Prepare Meringue
In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the passion fruit juice.
- 7
Top the Cake
Spread the meringue over the soaked cake, making decorative peaks with a spatula. Use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the meringue until golden brown.
Brown Butter Butterscotch
- 8
Make Butterscotch Sauce
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the brown butter and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Drizzle over the cake before serving.
Vanilla Bean Passion Fruit Ice Cream
- 9
Make Ice Cream Base
In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla bean paste, passion fruit puree, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- 10
Churn Ice Cream
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until thick and creamy. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
