Ingredients
Method
- 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 to cool 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
Notes
Makes 1 9in round 2in layered cake