Description
A delightful salted caramel cake that combines sweet and salty flavors in a moist, fluffy cake, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 2 cups caramel buttercream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then turn out onto wire racks.
- Layer the cakes with caramel buttercream and drizzle with salted caramel.
- Decorate the top with caramel buttercream and more salted caramel before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg