Southern Caramel Cake
Southern Caramel Cake is an indulgent delight that brings the essence of Southern baking to your table. With its moist layers and rich caramel frosting, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery richness. Ideal for celebrations or as a treat for yourself, this cake will impress guests and create unforgettable memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in sifted cake flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, alternating with whole milk until combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden; let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until boiling, then simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cakes and topping with remaining frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to add nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture. For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with bourbon.