French Cake Sauce Passed Down by Generations
Elevate your dessert game with this rich and velvety French Cake Sauce, a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. This golden sauce combines the luxurious flavors of unsalted butter, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract, with a whisper of sea salt to balance its sweetness. For an extra layer of decadence, a splash of dark rum can be added, offering a sophisticated twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this silky sauce is perfect for drizzling over your favorite cakes, from classic pound cakes to decadent chocolate tortes. Its versatility and ease make it a go-to recipe for transforming simple desserts into elegant masterpieces. Perfectly creamy and irresistibly flavorful, this French Cake Sauce is a timeless recipe that will keep your guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Gradually pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth texture.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, whisking intermittently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract and sea salt. If using dark rum for an extra layer of flavor, stir it in at this point.
Taste and adjust the salt or vanilla extract based on your preference.
Pour the sauce into a heatproof jar or bowl and let it cool for 10–15 minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or at room temperature poured over slices of cake, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently when ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.0 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.0 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
