Ricky Skaggs Best Ever Cake
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Ricky Skaggs Best Ever Cake—a heavenly dessert that combines tender layers of moist, golden cake with a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced with the tangy sweetness of buttermilk and vanilla, this crowd-pleaser is elevated by the option of a nutty crunch from pecans or walnuts. Ready in just over an hour, this showstopping cake makes an ideal centerpiece for holidays, birthdays, or special gatherings. Whether served at a party or a quiet family dinner, this recipe guarantees smiles at every bite. Don't forget to refrigerate for a perfectly set frosting that makes slicing effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Buttermilk
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Packed brown sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper circles.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat until you have a smooth batter, about 2-3 minutes.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the layers in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
While the cakes are baking, prepare the caramel cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy and well combined. Then, mix in the heavy whipping cream to achieve a silky consistency.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a layer of frosting between the two cake layers.
Frost the top and sides of the assembled cake with the remaining frosting. If you wish, sprinkle chopped nuts on top as a garnish.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy your ‘Ricky Skaggs Best Ever Cake’ with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*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.
