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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Dessert
French
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ c. sugar, plus 2 Tbsp. to sprinkle
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ c. cake flour (if using AP flour, replace 2 ½ Tbsp. with cornstarch and sift 2-3x)
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ c sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease cake pan lightly with butter.
  • Place the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam and turn golden. When small brown bits start to form on the bottom and the butter gives off a nutty aroma, remove the browned butter from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and whisk together until creamy.
  • Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Gently fold in the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the sour cream and milk and combine until batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the buttered cake pan and sprinkle granulated sugar lightly across the top.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out dry.
  • Let cake cool and top with powdered sugar for serving.