Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Caramel Cake—a moist, buttery delight layered with rich, homemade caramel that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the milk and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the caramel sauce, melt dark brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat until thickened; stir in sea salt.
- Once cooled, layer the cake with caramel sauce between layers and drizzle remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg