Description
A decadent dessert that combines the classic flavors of crème brûlée with a moist cake, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 ½ cups of sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake.
- Evenly sprinkle ½ cup of granulated sugar over the whipped cream layer.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, place the cake under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the caramelized sugar cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add ½ cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- Try adding a layer of fresh berries on top of the whipped cream for added flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg