Homemade Caramel Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich caramel flavor with a moist and fluffy cake, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 4 large eggs Add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 1 cup caramel sauce For frosting.
- Additional caramel sauce For drizzling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Once cooled, spread caramel sauce between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top before serving.
Notes
You can add nuts, like chopped pecans or walnuts, between the layers for added texture and flavor. Use good quality caramel sauce for the best flavor. If you want more caramel flavor, you can add a bit of caramel sauce to the batter itself. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
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