Layer Cake With Caramel Frosting
Layer cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and are often associated with celebrations and special occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cup Whole milk
- For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the caramel frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Let the frosting cool for 5-10 minutes, then frost the cooled cake layers, stacking them on top of each other.
- Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy the delicious layer cake with caramel frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
- Sugars 50g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.