Best 9 Caramel Cake From Box Mix Recipes

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Caramel cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. It is a moist and fluffy cake with a rich caramel flavor. The caramel frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweet and decadent flavor. Making caramel cake from a box mix is a great way to save time and still enjoy a delicious homemade cake. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a caramel cake that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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GOLDEN CARAMEL CAKE



Golden Caramel Cake image

Want to hook up with a recipe that's got homemade taste and can be made with a beginner's skill? Then this is for you! This easy, moist yellow cake is covered with a rich, satin caramel frosting. The flavor goes for miles!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h58m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup reserved cake batter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of batter; cover and refrigerate to use in icing. Pour remaining batter into pans.
  • Bake and cool as directed on cake mix box.
  • To make icing, in heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until brown; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, reserved cake batter and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until smooth, bubbly and almost thick; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly. Fill layers and frost cake with icing. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CARAMEL CAKE



Easy Caramel Cake image

This easy caramel cake starts with a box of white cake mix and jarred caramel sauce but no one would know it! This quick caramel cake turns out so moist and flavorful and the caramel icing is dreamy! Learn our cake mix hacks for how to make a box cake taste homemade.

Provided by Beth

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup jarred caramel sauce (divided in half)
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup )
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix, sugar, flour, and salt. Add in the eggs, milk, buttermilk, and sour cream, beat with an electric mixer until combined, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce, mix into the batter.
  • Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup caramel on top of the batter and use a knife to swirl the caramel into the batter.
  • Bake for 36-39 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding frosting.
  • In a small-medium sized pot over medium heat on the stove, melt the butter and brown sugar. Stir frequently until melted. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, add in the heavy cream, stir and allow the mixture to return to a simmer.
  • Once it simmers again, remove it from the heat and immediately whisk in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. It's okay if there are a few powered sugar lumps.
  • Immediately pour the caramel icing over the cooled cake (the icing will set quickly so be sure to move fast) and spread into a even layer. Allow the icing to set and cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 41 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL CAKE



Caramel Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 32m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Solid vegetable shortening for greasing the pans
Flour for dusting the pans
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain white cake mix
1 cup whole milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Quick Caramel Frosting, recipe follows
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans with solid vegetable shortening, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set the pans aside.
  • Place the cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minutes. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter should look well blended. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pans in the oven side by side.
  • Bake the cakes until they are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger, 27 to 29 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven and place them on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Run a dinner knife around the edge of each layer and invert each onto a rack, then invert them again onto another rack to that the cakes are right side up. Allow them to cool completely, 30 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the Quick Caramel Frosting.
  • Place one cake layer, right side up, on a serving platter. Spread the top with the warm frosting. Place the second layer, right side up, on top of the first layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with clean, smooth strokes. Work quickly, as the frosting will set. (If the frosting gets too hard to work with, place the pan back over low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to soften it up.) Once the frosting has set, slice and serve.
  • Store this cake, covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight on the counter before serving.
  • Place the butter and brown sugars in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, stir, and bring the mixture back to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until the frosting is smooth.
  • Use immediately (while still warm) to frost the cake of your choice or the frosting will harden. If it does harden while you are frosting the cake, simply place the pan back over low heat and stir until the frosting softens up.

QUICK AND DEEELISH JAM CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



Quick and Deeelish Jam Cake With Caramel Frosting image

You can make this moist jam cake from a spice cake boxed mix AND the caramel frosting tastes like the old-fashioned penuche fudge....ummm ummmm. It is rich and buttery and oh so quick. You can make the cake ahead of time, wrap the layers well, and freeze for at least three weeks if you like. It will be the hit of your Christmas or Holiday Party!

Provided by Aunt Yaya

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix (Duncan Hines)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup applesauce (plain)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup blackberry jam (Smuckers)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick (NO substitutes or it will fail)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk (Pet)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare three 8" or two 9" round cake pans.
  • Mix the cake mix and cinnamon together.
  • Add the buttermilk, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and jam.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Fold in the raisins and nuts.
  • Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until they spring back when touched lightly in the middle.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan; invert cakes onto wire cooling racks.
  • Set aside and prepare frosting.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Use the butter wrapper to grease the inside of a saucepan.
  • Over medium heat melt butter and brown sugar together; bring to a boil.
  • Stir and boil for 2 minutes exactly.
  • Stir in evaporated milk; bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Not only do I double the recipe, but at the end I put it in a mixing bowl before it cools down and beat it with a mixer. When it starts cooling it will get thicker, so frost cake before it hardens.
  • I made seven of these yesterday, wrapped them in plastic wrap after they cooled, put them in cake boxes with a bow and a tag and they made WONDERFUL (and very appreciated) presents for family and friends.
  • Enjoy, and please let me know if you enjoy them as much as we do!

CARAMEL CAKE (ADAPTED FROM THE CAKE MIX DOCTOR) RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Caramel Cake (adapted from The Cake Mix Doctor) Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by GwennW

Number Of Ingredients 12

Quick Caramel Frosting:
non-stick baking spray
1 box plain white cake mix
1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 stick of butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups confectioner's (powdered) sugar, sifted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place rack in middle of the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 round cake pans with the bakers' cooking spray. Set aside. Place cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, blend for a minute or so. Then blend on medium for another minute, until it is well blended. Divide the batter into the two pans, smoothing over with a rubber spatula. Bake the cakes until they are golden brown and bounce back when lightly pushed with finger, about 27-28 minutes. Remove pans from the oven and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Then invert each onto the rack and turn right side up on wire rack to cool completely. About 30 minutes. Directions for Quick Caramel Frosting: Place butter and brown sugar into a medium sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture combines and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Add milk and stir. Bringing back to a barely bubbly boil. Then remove from heat. Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Stir vigorously with wooden spoon until smooth. Frost your cake immediately while icing is still warm. It will harden. If it does harden while you are still trying to ice your cake just place the pan back onto low heat and stir until it softens up.

RUM CARAMEL CAKE (CAKE MIX)



Rum Caramel Cake (Cake Mix) image

Make and share this Rum Caramel Cake (Cake Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box better crocker yellow cake mix
1/4 cup dark rum
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 3 (8inch) round cake pans with non-stick spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake mix, rum, water, eggs and oil on low speed with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Divide batter evenly between 3 prepared pans.
  • Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes or until tester comes away clean.
  • Cool completely before icing.
  • For icing:
  • Melt butter with brown sugar in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk and bring to a hard boil, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Let cool to room temperatureand transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread icing on top of each cake round.
  • Stack and ice the sides and top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 56, Protein 3.7

CARAMEL CAKE



Caramel Cake image

Moist, delicious layer cake with caramel icing.

Provided by dcarrier1021

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 2h22m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter
5 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
  • Cream white sugar, 1 1/2 cups butter, and eggs together in a bowl. Beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the sugar mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla extract. Beat until batter makes ribbons when falling from the whisk or beater. Divide batter among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool layers on a rack before icing, at least 1 hour.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1 cup butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add evaporated milk and continue stirring. Bring to a gentle boil and let bubble for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into the butter-milk mixture using an electric mixer until icing caramelizes and thickens to the desired consistency.
  • Spread icing onto the cooled cake layers. Stack layers; ice top and sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1019.4 calories, Carbohydrate 154.5 g, Cholesterol 185.8 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.1 g, Sodium 455.4 mg, Sugar 125.7 g

PATTI'S CARAMEL CAKE



Patti's Caramel Cake image

This cake takes a while to prepare, but it is well worth it! I pour cake batter into a sheet pan but it's also great done as a 2-layer cake.

Provided by Patti Terry-Hood

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup butter
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Blend cake mix, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract in a blender until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1/2 cup butter, light brown sugar, and dark brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and return to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and spoon confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, into mixture using a wooden spoon, stirring after each addition until frosting is smooth. Spread frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 298 mg, Sugar 45.6 g

CARAMEL SURPRISE CAKE



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Surprise! Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting tops an easy cake that has yummy pockets of caramel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
3/4 cup caramel topping
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
2 small red apples, cut into total of 12 wedges
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
  • Make cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan; cool 15 minutes. Poke holes halfway into cake every 2 inches, using handle of wooden spoon; evenly pour 3/4 cup caramel topping over holes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread frosting evenly over cake.
  • Dip cut edges of apple wedges into orange juice to prevent browning; slightly pat dry. Dip uncut edges into 1/4 cup caramel topping; roll in nuts. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, place an apple wedge on each serving of cake. Store cake loosely covered; cover and refrigerate any remaining apple wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality caramel sauce: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. You can use store-bought caramel sauce or make your own.
  • Don't overcook the cake: The cake should be cooked until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the cake dry and dense.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
  • Be generous with the frosting: Caramel cake is a rich and decadent dessert, so don't be afraid to use a lot of frosting. You can also add a layer of caramel sauce between the layers of cake for extra flavor.
  • Garnish the cake with your favorite toppings: Some popular choices include chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or caramel chips. You can also drizzle the cake with caramel sauce or sprinkle it with powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Caramel cake is a classic dessert that is always a hit. It's rich, decadent, and full of flavor. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious caramel cake from a box mix. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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