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Brown Butter Maple Donut Cake Loaf: Your New Favorite Dessert!

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Brown Butter Maple Donut Cake Loaf, a perfect blend of fluffy donut and sliceable cake. This easy-to-make loaf is rich with brown butter and maple goodness, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Non-Alcohol Vanilla Extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Brown Butter (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a light-colored saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the room temperature eggs, pure maple syrup, buttermilk, and non-alcohol vanilla extract until smooth. Then whisk in the cooled brown butter.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, and optional brown butter until you reach a pourable consistency.
  9. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple glaze over the top and let it set before slicing and serving.

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Keywords: Use high-quality pure maple syrup for the best flavor. Ensure your eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better emulsification. Don't overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.

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