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Outback Steakhouse Butter Cake Recipe

Outback Steakhouse Butter Cake Recipe

Craving that warm and gooey cake from Outback Steakhouse? This Outback Steakhouse butter cake recipe nails the restaurant magic at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar.
  • 4 large eggs room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 cup whole milk.1/2 cup unsalted butter.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons water.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep Pan

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9x13 baking dish with butter. Dust lightly with flour. Tap out extra. This prevents sticking. Set aside. Room temp ingredients mix best.

Make the Cake Batter

  • Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar in large bowl. Use mixer on medium. Beat 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add eggs one by one. Beat well after each. Mix in 1 tablespoon vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry mix to wet mix alternately with milk. Start and end with flour. Mix just until combined. Smooth batter into prepared pan.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake 30-35 minutes. Check with toothpick. It should come out clean from edges. Center stays slightly soft. While baking and make butter sauce.
  • In saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add 3/4 cup sugar and water. Bring to boil. Stir constantly 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.

Add Butter Sauce and Finish Baking

  • Remove cake from oven after 35 minutes. Poke holes all over top with toothpick. Pour hot butter sauce evenly. It soaks in fast. Return to oven 10-12 more minutes. Edges turn golden. Top gets crisp. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Then cool on rack. Cake firms as it cools.

Serve Warm

  • Cut into squares. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Sauce makes gooey center. Dust with powdered sugar if you like. This is how to make Outback Steakhouse butter cake magic.

Notes

  • Room temp eggs and butter cream better. No lumps.
  • Don't overmix batter. Keeps cake tender.
  • Poke deep holes for sauce soak. More flavor inside.
  • Variation: Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to batter.
  • Variation: Use brown sugar in sauce for caramel taste.
  • Variation: Top with fresh berries and cream.
  • Aluminum foil on edges if browning too fast.
  • Measure flour by spooning, not scooping. Lighter cake.
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