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Southern Caramel Cake

A moist and decadent Southern Caramel Cake layered with rich caramel frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour organic if you can!
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar can replace some with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature, prefer Kerry Gold
  • 4 large eggs preferably organic
  • 1 cup buttermilk homemade with milk and vinegar works great
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla for richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances the sweetness
For the Caramel Frosting
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar light or dark, your choice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for a luscious caramel frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the caramel frosting, melt the brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Allow it to cool slightly and then generously frost the cooled cake layers with the caramel frosting.

Notes

The cake is best eaten fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat a slice in the microwave for a few seconds to revive it.