Description
Experience the bliss of Creamy Caramel Cake, where rich layers of buttery cake meet luscious caramel frosting. This showstopper dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its velvety texture and delightful flavors, it’s a treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can create this sweet masterpiece and bask in the compliments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For caramel sauce, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
- Let cakes cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Assemble by layering cakes with caramel sauce in between and drizzling more on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg