Caramel Cake Recipe

Caramel Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Cake

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) buttermilk

• Ingredients for Caramel Filling & Frosting

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions for Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.

5. Divide batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Instructions for Caramel Filling & Frosting

1. In a heavy saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until golden amber.

2. Stir in butter, then slowly pour in cream while whisking (it will bubble).

3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.

4. Let cool until thickened but spreadable.

Assembling the Cake

1. Place the first cake layer on a plate and spread caramel filling.

2. Add the second layer, spread more caramel.

3. Top with the third cake layer and cover with caramel frosting.

4. Drizzle extra caramel on top. Decorate with swirls or caramel shards if desired.