Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe

Intro

Then some desserts put a smile on your face… and then there’s Butter Cake at Del Frisco… a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece, buttery in the middle, caramelized along the edges, and tender in the middle. 

You know, when you have dinner at the steakhouse of Del Frisco, you are just stealing the show by having this kind of dessert. Do not remember the steak, it is the butter cake that makes people fly back!

The Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe is absolute decadence, full of gold, full of sugar, full of that crunchy bite of the outside and a gooey near molten heart in the middle. It is served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of golden syrup, and it makes one of those desserts that can make a normal evening luxurious.

Today, I am letting you know how I prepare this famous butter cake at home without any restaurant reservation!

 What Is Del Frisco’s Butter Cake?

The Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe is a fancy, restaurant-type of pastry that falls halfway between a dense pound cake and a sticky butter cake. It is fat and yet never fatter, sweet and yet so well balanced, and the texture… oh, the texture! Caramelized crust on the outer part, fluffy butter on the inside – it is absolute heaven.

Conventionally, it is served warm at Del Frisco with an ample dose of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of buttery caramel sauce. It is that hot-cold, sweet-salty, creamy-crunchy that is so memorable.

The secret lies in the butter. Lots of it. And a touch of cream cheese, which puts the inside that soft, melty feeling.

 The Narration of My Own Discovery of This.

I recall the time the first time I ate this dessert. I was not supposed to order it at all; I was full. I was just through with one of their traditional steak meals at the Del Frisco, including the mashed potatoes and red wine. But our waiter replied, You should not go away without trying our butter cake.

I joked about the same, but he left one on the house. And dear me, dear me, –using my word, as I got on with my first bite, it stopped. The dried caramelized rim yielded to the very tender custardy core that actually dissolved on my tongue.

I had a mission the following morning. I had to make that magic at home. And after trying and re-trying and using a dozen sticks of butter, I was finally able to nail it down- this Butter Cake Recipe of Del Frisco is exactly equivalent to that of the restaurant.

Equipment List

The following is all you need to prepare this luxurious dessert in the comfort of your kitchen:

• 6-inch cake pan (or individual serving ramekins) or 7-inch cake pan.
• Stand mixer or hand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling rack
• Baker buttering brush (buttering pans)

Ingredients

This is the list of ingredients – plain, modest, things that are not complicated.

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter.
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (not necessary but beautiful)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsp melted butter (to brush the pan)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar (to give it that caramelised crust)

For Serving:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Brown buttercream.
• Fresh berries or mint (an alternative, although so pretty)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Prepare your oven to 350degF (175degC). Brush your cake pan (or ramekins) with added butter. Lay a thin coating of sugar on the bottom and sides- this forms the caramelized layer of heaven.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar.

Cream the softened butter in a large mixing dish with the sugar until pale, light, and fluffy, i.e,. 3 to 4 minutes. No hurry; it is a step that provides the cake with its characteristic texture.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Extracts

Add the eggs one by one, and scrape the sides with each addition. Next, put in vanilla and almond extracts.

Step 4: Blend in Cream Cheese

Add soft cream cheese and blend until the batter is smooth and silky. It is already supposed to smell like heaven.

Step 5: Mix Dry Ingredients.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk them. These dry ingredients should be added gradually to the wet mixture, alternating with the heavy cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture.

Step 6: Pour and Bake

Batter into your prepared pan(s). Bake between 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick put into the middle comes out mostly clean.

Bake approximately 25-30 minutes per serving ramekin.

Step 7: Cool Slightly and Serve

Allow the cake to rest for approximately 10 minutes, then turn it out by turning it gently. Serve hot with a serving of vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel sauce.

The result? Buttery perfection.

Flavor Profile- What Is So Special about It?

And in case you have never tasted the Butter Cake and Del Frisco, just envision a warm, butter pound cake… but softer, creamier, with a small hint of tang of the cream cheese that makes it addictive.

It is abundant, yet never nauseating. Its edges are golden and crisp and nearly toffee-like, whereas the center remains damp and succulent. Every bite is a perfect blend of salty-sweet, creamy, and caramelized, particularly when the melting vanilla ice cream comes in contact with the hot surface.

It is a dessert of the fullest luxury–and you will find everyone who takes it in love at first sight.

Variations to Try

The Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe is already divine, and here are some amusing variations in case you feel like giving it a shake:

1. Salted Caramel Butter Cake

Before baking, add a pinch of flaky sea salt and swirl with some caramel sauce. Sweet and salty and sinful, sweet and sinful.

2. Berry Butter Cake

Before baking, add a few fresh blueberries or raspberries into the batter to give the batter a fruity kick.

3. Chocolate Butter Cake

Substitute 1/4 cup of flour with cocoa powder, and also use a small dose of espresso powder to enhance it.

4. Mini Butter Cakes

Pour the batter into muffin tins or ramekins to make cute, single-serving ones. Perfect for parties!

Serving Ideas

This is a fine dessert worth a drama in the serving. The following are my favorite ways:

Classic Style: Warm cake, one scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle of caramel. Uncomplicated, gorgeous, and luxurious.

Berry Heaven: To top, fresh berries, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

Bourbon Twist: Add a splash of bourbon into your caramel sauce; the adults will love it.

Holiday Vibes: Cut and serve on cinnamon whipped cream or even ice cream in the wintertime.

Whichever way you cook it, it will be heavenly divine.

Tips & Tricks for Perfect Butter Cake

• Work with room-temperature ingredients. This assists in all smoothing over.
• Don’t skip the sugar crust! It is the one that makes the cake have that typical caramelized appearance.
• Blend butter and sugar. The step renders the cake light and decadent.
• Serve it warm. It is magic the way warm cake and ice cream contrast.
• Double the batch. Since you can believe me, cakes are eaten quickly.

Storage & Reheating

In case you have leftovers (this is a luxury, I can assure you!), refrigerate them in an airtight container in the fridge for not more than 5 days, or at room temperature in the refrigerator for not more than 2 days.

To reheat, microwave about 10-15 seconds or warm in the oven at 300degF (150°C) some 5 or so minutes – long enough to recover that buttery feel.

Common Questions About Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe

1. Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! It can be prepared a day before baking, then heated up and served. It even has a more palatable taste reheated down the line.

2. Can I freeze it?

Absolutely. Put it in a tight plastic wrap and freeze it for no more than 3 months. Freeze overnight in the refrigerator and reheat.

3. Can I use salted butter?

Yes, but half the amount of salt was added.

4. Which type of cream cheese is the best one?

Full-fat brick-style cream cheese is to be used – it provides the best creamy texture.

Why I Love This Recipe So Much

Being a chef, I would prefer recipes that are fancy and at the same time, simple to make. This one’s exactly that. The Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe would never stop impressing anyone; it is anyone to prepare, and yet it is presented like it was created in a five-star kitchen.

It is the type of dessert that causes people to close their eyes as they bring the first bite. It is poignant, opulent, and reassuring simultaneously.

And something too about that golden buttery crust, how it cracks a little when you put your fork into it, how it is luxurious. Whenever I make it, my house is filled with the smell of an expensive bakery, and frankly speaking, there is nothing better than that.

 Final Thoughts

The Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe is a complete flourish of scorecard golden, and richly delicious with a melt-in-your-mouth. Baking it, be it a special dinner or a cozy night in, or simply because you feel like having something sweet, it will certainly make your heart (and those of others) smile.

And get ready that butter, turn on your oven, and make yourself a nice toasty treat of a fancy dessert that would never go out of fashion. It is true, though, that sometimes all a person needs is a slice of butter cake to make them feel happy.