Sure, here’s a recipe for a classic Southern Caramel Cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the caramel icing:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the caramel icing. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the caramel, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel icing over the top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers, stacking them on top of each other and spreading icing between each layer.
- Use the remaining caramel icing to frost the top and sides of the cake. Allow the cake to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Southern Caramel Cake!
This cake is perfect for any special occasion or celebration, and it’s sure to impress your friends and family with its rich caramel flavor and moist, tender crumb.
