Caramel Cake Recipe

Caramel Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Caramel Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition.
6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Caramel Frosting:

1. Melt Butter and Brown Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 2 minutes.
2. Add Milk: Carefully add the milk and bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
3. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. If the frosting becomes too thick, add a little more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Layer the Cakes: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of caramel frosting on top.
2. Add Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining caramel frosting.
3. Serve: Let the cake sit for a bit to allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade caramel cake!