Best 5 Buttermilk Cake With Caramel Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable buttermilk cake topped with luscious caramel icing. This timeless classic is a testament to the culinary artistry that combines simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat. The tender crumb of the buttermilk cake provides the perfect canvas for the rich, buttery caramel icing, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Whether it's a heartwarming gathering with loved ones or a special occasion, this buttermilk cake with caramel icing is sure to captivate taste buds and create lasting memories.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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Buttermilk Sheet Cake with Caramel Icing is a tender and moist sheet cake covered with a super easy caramel flavored icing. Perfect for potlucks!

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter (softened)
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with baking spray.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in buttermilk just until incorporated.
  • Add flour and mix just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until cake springs back when pressed lightly in the middle. Cool.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Turn heat off and whisk in brown sugar and milk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly pour over cooled cake. You can let it cool slightly if too runny, but don't let it cool too much or it will be difficult to spread on the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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This fabulous cake and caramel frosting are so tender, it melts in your mouth. It's been a family favorite since the '70s and it goes over really well at church potluck meals. -Anna Jean Allen, West Liberty, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick). Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For icing, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 5-10 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar; spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM LAYER CAKE



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Four layers of light and airy sponge cake are stacked and assembled using a rich, caramel-based buttercream. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 604.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter, for pans
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
3/4 cup cornstarch
6 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom and sides of two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line pans with parchment paper rounds and butter again. Dust with flour; tap out excess. In a small bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Transfer egg-yolk mixture to a large bowl. Wash and dry mixer bowl and whisk attachment.
  • Combine egg whites and salt in mixer bowl, and whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. With mixer running, slowly add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar; continue whisking until stiff and glossy, about 1 minute more.
  • Fold egg-white mixture into egg-yolk mixture. In three additions, fold reserved flour mixture into egg mixture. Divide batter between prepared pans, smoothing tops with an offset spatula. Bake until light golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer pans to wire racks to cool slightly; turn out cakes, remove parchment paper, and let cool completely.
  • Using a serrated knife, halve each cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Transfer 1 layer to a serving platter and spread 1 cup frosting evenly on top. Set another cake layer on top, and repeat process with more frosting and remaining cake layers. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over entire cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Spread remaining 2 1/2 cups frosting over cake, smoothing the top and sides. Use a cake comb to give sides of cake a decorative finish, if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 days; let cake come to room temperature before serving.

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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I love the icing even more than the cake itself, and I think next time I will try it with a standard butter cake. Caramel icing is a wonderful treat and another one of those old things that fell out of favor but now is making a comeback.

Provided by Topher Zenishek

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar and butter for cake in a bowl; cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, then add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed just until they are mixed in.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter on low speed until well mixed, scraping down the bowl by hand as needed. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • While cake cools, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, milk, and flour for icing in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract. Cool the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is still warm (but not hot) and has thickened enough to spread.
  • Spread icing over the cake, moving fairly quickly because it will set as it cools. It will be a thin coating, not a thick layer. Let set completely before cutting into the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 63.9 g

BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL CANDY FROSTING



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Make and share this Buttermilk Layer Cake With Caramel Candy Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • In a small bowl mix flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • At low speed, beat flour mixture and buttermilk into the shortening mixture, alternating between the two, starting and ending with flour mixture.
  • Beat the batter for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add vanilla and stir well.
  • Grease and flour 3 8-inch round cake pans. Divide cake batter evenly between the 3 pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick poked into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Once cake is cooled, bring 3 cups of sugar, whipping cream, butter, and 3/4 teaspoons baking soda to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup sugar into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted, syrupy, and golden brown.
  • Gradually pour into warm cream mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 8-10 minutes, until thick and spreadable.
  • Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9428.3, Fat 404.1, SaturatedFat 169.7, Cholesterol 1260.3, Sodium 3801.4, Carbohydrate 1418, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 1170.1, Protein 71.1

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cake batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk cake with caramel icing is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this buttermilk cake with caramel icing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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