Authentic Caramel Cake Recipe: A Guide to Making the Real Deal
A delightful caramel cake that captures the essence of a classic Southern dessert, complete with a rich caramel icing.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 sticks butter softened
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch of luxury, serve with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt.