Description
Indulge in the decadent and luxurious Crème Brûlée Cake, a delightful fusion of a classic custard dessert with a moist, tender cake base. This French-inspired treat features a caramelized sugar crust that adds a delightful crunch to each bite.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix the batter: Beat butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients into a batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let the cake cool.
- Make the cream: Simmer heavy cream and remaining sugar until dissolved. Chill until thickened. Spread over the cake.
- Caramelize the topping: Sprinkle brown sugar on the cream and torch until golden and crisp. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Chill the cake before caramelizing for best results.
- If no torch, briefly broil the cake to caramelize the sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
