Cooking class - Brown butter bliss

This month we give the classic pound cake a sweet and nutty twist, and show you step-by-step how to perfect brown butter.

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Afternoon tea treat

Brown butter loaf

SERVES 10 PREP + COOK TIME 1½ HOURS (+ REFRIGERATION TIME)

Prepare the brown butter for the cake ahead of time as you will need to chill it until it sets.

250g unsalted butter, chopped

2½ cups (375g) plain flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1½ cups (330g) raw caster sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

3 eggs, beaten lightly

½ cup (125ml) milk

salt flakes, for decoration

SALTED BROWN BUTTERCREAM ICING

250g unsalted butter, chopped

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

1½ cups (240g) icing sugar, sifted

¼ cup (60ml) warm milk