Description
Old Fashioned Caramel Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich, buttery layers with a luscious caramel frosting. Perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons, this classic cake evokes warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Corn Syrup
- Confectioners’ Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the caramel frosting, heat sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown. Stir in butter until smooth; cool slightly before spreading on the cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg