Salted Caramel Cake: The Indulgent Dessert You Must Try
Discover the irresistible delight of a salted caramel cake that combines rich flavors and smooth textures, making it the perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of one cake layer before placing the second layer on top.
- Spread more salted caramel sauce over the top and let it drizzle down the sides.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the caramel.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Cake, Dessert, Indulgent Dessert