Introduction
Imagine the silky, creamy texture of classic crème brûlée transformed into a cake — that’s the magic of Crème Brûlée Cake. This decadent dessert features a tender vanilla custard‑like cake base with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust that crackles just like the classic French treat. Perfect for celebrations, dinner parties, or anytime you crave something sweet and elegant!
This recipe combines simple ingredients with a touch of technique to achieve smooth, creamy cake layers and a sugar‑torched top that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. Keep reading for the full ingredient list, step‑by‑step instructions, helpful tips, variations, and FAQs!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
- Optional garnish: fresh berries, mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9‑inch springform pan or a deep round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter & eggs: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until well combined.
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