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Brown Butter, Lemon and Thyme Drizzle Cake

Brown Butter, Lemon and Thyme Drizzle Cake

Experience the delightful harmony of nutty brown butter, zesty lemon, and fresh thyme in this exquisite drizzle cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1 cup milk (240ml)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder (8g)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (6g)
Drizzle Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and milk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and thyme leaves. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the drizzle, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice in a small bowl. Once the cake has cooled slightly but is still warm, pour the drizzle over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with nuts or different herbs for a unique twist.

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