Homemade Caramel Cake
Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors with our homemade caramel cake recipe. Elevate your baking skills as we guide you through the meticulous process of creating a decadent masterpiece. From the luscious cake layers to the heavenly caramel frosting, this recipe promises a delightful treat for your taste buds.
Homely Beginnings: Gathering the Ingredients
Prepare for your baking journey by assembling the following ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Unsalted butter | 2 sticks |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Yogurt | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Sweetheart sugar | 3 cups |
| Butter | 1 stick |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Salt | Dash |
| Vanilla | 2 teaspoons |
Crafting the Cake Layers
Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
Mixing the Batter
- Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of flour and salt into a large bowl.
- Add sugar and beat until combined.
- Combine butter and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and pour over the flour and sugar.
- Whisk until mixed.
- Add soda, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until well combined and smooth.
Baking Perfection
- Pour the batter into greased and flour-coated pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking after 15, ensuring the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the layers to cool on racks for 15 minutes, then turn to cool completely.
Heavenly Caramel Frosting
Mastering the Frost
- In a large saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups of sugar, butter, cream, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat until almost boiling, then pour into another pan with sugar syrup.
- Simultaneously, in a small pan, dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar until amber, shaking occasionally.
- Pour this sugar syrup into the pot.
Perfecting the Texture
- Cook at medium heat, stirring until the mixture reaches 232°F or forms a soft ball.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and beat until a smooth frosting texture is achieved (15-20 minutes).
Embark on a culinary adventure with our homemade caramel cake recipe. From gathering ingredients to crafting the perfect cake layers and heavenly caramel frosting, each step guarantees a sweet symphony of flavors. Elevate your baking skills and treat yourself to a delightful masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more.
