Caramel Cake
Caramel cake is a heavenly dessert that combines rich flavors with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion. The delightful aroma of caramel fills your kitchen as this indulgent treat bakes to perfection. Topped with a luscious caramel glaze, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring you’ll impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel sauce, heat brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling; simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Once cooled, drizzle warm caramel over each cake layer before stacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg