Caramel Cake Dessert
Southern

Caramel Cake

A white butter cake layered with rich homemade caramel frosting.

55
Total Min
35
Cook Min
12
Servings
Hard
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 3.00 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.50 tsp salt
  • 1.00 cup butter
  • 2.00 cup sugar
  • 4.00 l arge eggs
  • 1.00 cup whole milk
  • 2.00 tsp vanilla
  • caramel frosting: 2 cups brown sugar , 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350ยฐF and grease three 9-inch pans.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add eggs one at a time.

  4. 4

    Alternate adding flour mixture and milk.

  5. 5

    Stir in vanilla.

  6. 6

    Divide among pans and bake 25-30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cool completely.

  8. 8

    Make frosting by cooking brown sugar, butter, milk, and salt over medium heat until boiling.

  9. 9

    Cool 15 minutes then beat in powdered sugar until spreadable.

  10. 10

    Frost cake quickly as caramel sets fast.

  11. 11

    Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (12 servings)
Calories 1019
Total Fat48g
Saturated Fat22g
Cholesterol1295mg
Sodium756mg
Total Carbohydrate96g
Total Sugars49g
Protein53g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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