Description
Indulge in the rich sweetness of this Creamy Caramel Cake, a decadent treat with moist cake layers and luscious caramel frosting. Perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a delicious dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Make the frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until thick and creamy.
- Finish the cake: Frost the cooled cake layers and spread frosting evenly. Allow to set slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For extra caramel flavor, drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
- The cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
