Description
This Creamy Caramel Cake is a show-stopping dessert with rich, buttery cake layers and a silky, homemade caramel frosting that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients with milk and sour cream, starting and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter into the pans, tap to remove air bubbles, and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely on racks.
- To make frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and salt, stir until bubbly. Add milk, stir until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Beat in powdered sugar gradually, adding vanilla. Adjust texture with more sugar or milk if needed.
- Assemble cake with frosting between layers, on top, and around the sides. Chill slightly for best slicing.
- Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for any occasion, including birthdays and holidays.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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