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Brown Butter Pecan Cake with Coffee Syrup and Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Recipe by 조꽁드Joconde's baking

A nutty, caramel‑flavored cake made with browned butter and finely chopped pecans, layered with coffee‑infused Swiss meringue buttercream and finished with a glossy coffee syrup and decorative chocolate brooches. The recipe follows the step‑by‑step method from 조꽁드Joconde's baking, including tips for perfect brown butter, crumb‑coat, and precise piping.

MediumKoreanServes 8

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Source Video
2h 3m
Prep
1h 15m
Cook
24m
Cleanup
3h 42m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.88
Per serving:$1.98

Critical Success Points

  • Make brown butter without burning
  • Emulsify butter into the egg‑sugar foam gradually
  • Do not over‑mix the batter after adding flour
  • Do not over‑bake the cake layers
  • Apply crumb coat and chill before final frosting

Safety Warnings

  • Hot butter can cause severe burns – handle with care.
  • Brown butter can scorch quickly; remove from heat at first sign of dark specks.
  • Melted chocolate is hot – avoid skin contact.
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.

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