Caramel Cake Recipe

Classic Caramel Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Spread caramel sauce between each layer and on top of cake. Serve and enjoy!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine caramel sauce and sea salt in a small bowl. Spread caramel mixture between each layer and on top of cake. Serve and enjoy!

Caramel Apple Cake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla.
Stir in chopped apples and chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle caramel sauce on top of cake. Serve and enjoy!

Conclusion

With these delicious and unique caramel cake recipes, you can impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic caramel cake to salted caramel chocolate cake and caramel apple cake, there’s a recipe for every occasion. Don’t be afraid to experiment and add your own personal touch to these recipes. Happy baking!