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Homemade Caramel Cake
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Homemade Caramel Cake

This Homemade Caramel Cake delivers showstopping results with layers of tender, moist cake blanketed in silky, golden caramel frosting that tastes like pure nostalgia. It's perfect for family gatherings and creates lasting memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, then line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in three additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  8. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  9. Once boiling, continue cooking without stirring for exactly 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  10. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then beat with an electric mixer until it reaches spreading consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
  11. Place the first cake layer on your serving plate. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting evenly across the top. Add the second layer and repeat.
  12. Add the third layer and use remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of your cake.

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients. Watch the caramel carefully during the boiling period. Let the frosted cake set for at least 30 minutes before slicing.