A moist and fluffy cake drizzled with rich caramel sauce, perfect for any celebration or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a golden amber color.
- Carefully add the butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly add the heavy cream (it will bubble) and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Drizzle some caramel sauce over the top, then place the second layer on top.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious caramel cake!
Feel free to customize it further or ask if you need any more details!