Caramel Dream Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Caramel Dream Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that’s a true showstopper for any occasion. This moist, buttery cake is perfectly balanced with the deep, velvety flavor of homemade caramel frosting, creating a luxurious treat that melts in your mouth. The recipe is surprisingly simple, featuring pantry-friendly ingredients like brown sugar, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract for an indulgent caramel flavor you’ll love. Each bite combines the fluffy cake layers with smooth, spreadable caramel frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Garnish with a drizzle of caramel or a sprinkle of sea salt for a stunning finish, and serve up pure bliss in every slice. Ideal for bakers of all levels, this crowd-pleasing caramel cake will quickly become your go-to dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the caramel frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt the light brown sugar and butter over medium heat, stirring often.
Once the sugar has dissolved, add the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
Remove the caramel mixture from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread about a third of the caramel frosting over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top, then spread the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
Optional: Garnish the cake with caramel drizzle or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra decadence.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Caramel Dream Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 2701 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1099.3 g | 400% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 899.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
