Description
Experience the bliss of a slice of Creamy Caramel Cake, where moist layers meet velvety caramel frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from casual tea time to festive celebrations. With its irresistible sweetness and creamy texture, this cake promises to captivate your taste buds and become a showstopper at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cake flour and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the caramel sauce, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until amber-colored.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream with powdered sugar and caramel sauce until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes generously between layers and on top; drizzle more caramel for an attractive finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg