Old Fashioned Caramel Cake

There’s something special about a homemade caramel cake. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and rich, with a texture that’s both fluffy and creamy. Everyone has their own recipe for this classic dessert, but there’s one thing they all have in common: it takes time to make it just right.

The best caramel cakes are always the ones that are made with love. Grandma’s recipe is the perfect example of this. She used to make it for family gatherings, and everyone would gather around the kitchen to watch her cook. Her cakes were always so moist and delicious, with a perfect caramel frosting that was just the right amount of sweet.

Nowadays, Grandma isn’t able to cook as much as she used to. But thankfully, her recipe has been passed down to me, and I’m happy to continue making it for my loved ones. Every time I bake a caramel cake, I think of Grandma and how much she loved cooking for her family. I know she would be proud of me for keeping her tradition alive!

Some things are just too good for this world. Old fashioned caramel cake is one of those things. Rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious, it’s the perfect treat for special occasions. If you’re looking for an amazing dessert that will wow your guests, look no further than this Caramel Cake recipe! It’s sure to be a hit!

The recipe is simple to follow, and the end result is a moist and flavorful cake. Be sure to try this recipe soon!

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

• Unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• Sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Large eggs
• Cake flour
• Whole milk
• Kosher salt
• Baking powder
• Pure vanilla extract

Caramel Frosting

• Unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• Light brown sugar
• Evaporated milk
• Pure vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar

Vanilla Frosting

• Unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• Powdered sugar
• Pure vanilla extract
• Heavy whipping cream
• Large piping bag with star tip

How to make Old Fashioned Caramel Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray 2 9in round cake pans with pam baking spray

Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs until combined and smooth

Using a large bowl, whisk the cake flour, salt, and baking powder until combined

Beat the dry ingredients into the cake batter until combined and smooth

Divide the cake batter between the two cake pans and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Allow cooling completely

Using a cake slicer, cut the domes off the cake layers to create a smooth even layer

Place the cake onto a wire rack with a cookie sheet underneath

Using a pot over medium heat, combine the butter, light brown sugar, and evaporated milk

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has fully dissolved

Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla and powdered sugar until combined and smooth

Continue to stir the frosting until it’s thick

Allow cooling for 30 minutes

Take one cake layer and spoon 1 1⁄2 c of frosting onto the top and spread evenly

Place the second cake layer on top of the caramel frosting

Pour the remaining frosting over the cake and allow it to drip off the cake

Allow the caramel frosting to harden

Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and stiff

Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and pipe dollops of frosting around the edge of the cake

Cut and enjoy!

So, what are you waiting for? Give this old-fashioned caramel cake a try! It’s easy to make, and your friends and family will love it. And if you do happen to have any leftovers, they’ll keep in the fridge for a few days so you can enjoy them later.

Thanks for reading, and we hope you enjoy the recipe!