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Delicious Salted Caramel Cake

Delicious Salted Caramel Cake
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Delicious Salted Caramel Cake perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors with moist, tender cake layers and a smooth, buttery salted caramel sauce. This elegant yet easy-to-make dessert is versatile for any occasion, offering a rich but not overwhelming treat that will satisfy dessert lovers and elevate your baking game.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Salted Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with heavy cream, to maintain a smooth and light batter.
  2. Bake the Cake Layers: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the cake layers cool completely on wire racks to avoid frosting melting later.
  3. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: While the cakes cool, heat brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Slowly add heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in sea salt gradually to achieve a balanced savory note.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and generously spread salted caramel sauce over the top. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining caramel sauce. For an elegant finish, drizzle caramel over the edges to create a drip effect.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least one hour to allow the caramel to set and flavors to meld. Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and even baking.
  • Cook the caramel slowly to develop richer flavor and a smooth texture.
  • Add sea salt gradually when making caramel to avoid an overpowering salty taste.
  • Use an oven thermometer to maintain accurate and even baking temperature.
  • Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent caramel from melting and becoming messy.

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