Caramel Cake
Caramel cake is a delightful treat that envelops your senses with its rich flavors and buttery aroma. This easy-to-make dessert features fluffy layers drenched in velvety caramel sauce, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or cozy gathering. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet craving, this caramel cake promises to bring joy with every slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture alternately with milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel sauce: Melt brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in heavy cream until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg