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Creamy Caramel Cake

Creamy Caramel Cake

Indulge in this deliciously creamy caramel cake recipe, featuring rich layers and a luscious caramel frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for caramel frosting
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • Wire racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream 1 cup butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and heavy cream.
  9. Bring caramel mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Let caramel frosting cool slightly before spreading.
  11. Frost between layers and cover entire cake.
  12. Let set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 27g

Notes

For best flavors, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel frosting.

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