Caramel Cake
Indulge in the luxurious layers of this homemade caramel cake, where moist sponge meets a rich, velvety caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this cake transforms simple moments into celebrations. With its stunning golden layers and irresistible flavor, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- For the caramel sauce, combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden. Carefully whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
- Bake cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before assembling with caramel sauce between layers and drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg