Classic Southern Caramel Cake
Classic Southern Caramel Cake is a delightful dessert with soft, moist cake and rich caramel flavor. This timeless recipe features fluffy cake and luscious caramel frosting that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- caramel sauce for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with caramel sauce between the layers and on top.