This decadent caramel cake is a true showstopper, featuring layers of moist caramel-flavored cake filled and frosted with creamy caramel icing. The rich caramel flavor will satisfy any sweet tooth, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and allowing them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the remaining caramel sauce between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious caramel cake!
Interesting Facts
Caramel cake is a beloved Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations.
The caramel sauce used in this recipe adds a rich and indulgent flavor to the cake.