Description
Indulgent caramel cake promises pure dessert bliss with layers of rich, buttery goodness that melt seamlessly on your palate. Subtle sweetness and elegant presentation make this classic treat perfect for special gatherings where you’ll impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake foundation by combining dry ingredients: sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl to ensure smooth texture and even distribution.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy, creating a rich base for the cake’s structure.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency, then blend in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gradually fold flour mixture and buttermilk into the wet ingredients, alternating between the two to create a silky, well-integrated batter without overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring smooth surfaces for uniform baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- For the caramel frosting, gently melt butter and caramel sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring to prevent burning.
- Remove melted mixture from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving a glossy, spreadable consistency.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent structural collapse during frosting.
- Apply frosting between cake layers and across the top, creating an even, smooth coating.
- Enhance presentation by drizzling additional caramel sauce over the completed cake for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan-friendly version.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture.
- Prevent cake from sticking by lining pan bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Test cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when fully baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg