Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Creamy Caramel Cake. Moist cake layers infused with caramel, sandwiched with a luscious caramel whipped cream frosting, this dessert is a true delight for caramel lovers.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (divided)
Frosting:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Beat in eggs one at a time, then buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in ½ cup caramel sauce.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
- Make the frosting: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining ½ cup caramel sauce.
- Assemble the cake: Spread caramel whipped cream between layers and over the cake. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel twist.
- Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
