Introduction
Indulge in a rich and moist caramel cake, topped with luxurious caramel buttercream and a delicate caramel drizzle.
This dessert is perfect for those who adore the deep, buttery flavors of caramel paired with a light and fluffy sponge.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Whole milk
Dulce de leche or caramel sauce
For the Caramel Buttercream:
Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Homemade or store-bought caramel sauce
For the Caramel Drizzle:
Sugar
Water
Light corn syrup
Heavy whipping cream
Vanilla extract
Salt
Instructions
Preparation of the Cake:
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and dulce de leche.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Baking:
Divide the batter among prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Caramel Preparation:
Cook sugar, water, and corn syrup to a golden caramel color, then carefully mix in heavy cream and vanilla.
Buttercream Frosting:
Beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and caramel sauce.
Assembly:
Layer the cakes with caramel buttercream and finish with a smooth layer on top.
Drizzle caramel over the cake for a decorative finish.
Conclusion
This caramel cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the comforting flavors of caramel with the richness of a buttery sponge cake.
Each bite offers a blend of creamy frosting and dense cake, making it a perfect choice for any celebration or as a treat for caramel lovers.
For detailed recipes and additional baking tips, you might want to explore sources like Cake by Courtney and Rock Recipes which provide comprehensive guides on creating the perfect caramel cake