This decadent caramel cake is a sweet and nutty treat that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of moist cake layers and creamy caramel frosting with crunchy nuts will have you coming back for more. Impress your family and friends with this delicious dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cakes have cooled, spread caramel sauce between the layers and on top of the cake. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious caramel cake with caramel nut frosting!
