The Best Crème Brûlée Cake: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Delicacy
This cake combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with a moist cake, topped off with a caramelized sugar crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate flour, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once cooled, sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it for that signature crème brûlée finish.
Notes
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Allow cake to cool completely before caramelizing the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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