Description
A rich dessert featuring soft cake and a crunchy caramel topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup toffee bits or caramelized nuts (for crunch topping)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel sauce over the top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with more caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle toffee bits or caramelized nuts over the cake for a crunchy topping. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for even mixing. Do not overmix the batter and let cakes cool completely before adding caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg