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Divine Peach Ricotta Cake with Browned Butter Buttercream

Peach Ricotta Layer Cake with Browned Butter Buttercream
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Create a delicious peach ricotta layer cake topped with a rich browned butter buttercream. This cake is perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ½ cup ricotta cheese
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup chopped fresh peaches
    • For the Browned Butter Buttercream:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter and ricotta cheese to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes cool, make the buttercream. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  11. In a large bowl, beat the cooled browned butter with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  12. Assemble the cake by frosting between the layers and over the top and sides with the browned butter buttercream.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter for the cake is softened, not melted.
  • Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor.
  • Allow the browned butter to cool slightly before mixing it into the buttercream to prevent it from melting the frosting.

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