Best 3 Old Fashioned Caramel Cake Recipes

When it comes to classic desserts, few treats are as timeless and comforting as an old-fashioned caramel cake. With its layers of moist, tender sponge cake and luscious caramel filling, this decadent confection is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a novice baker or an experienced home cook, there's a perfect old fashioned caramel cake recipe out there for you. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it’s time to embark on a delicious journey back in time. Get ready to create a masterpiece that will transport you to the nostalgic flavors of your childhood kitchen!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH EASY CARAMEL SAUCE

My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake With Easy Caramel Sauce image

Make and share this My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake With Easy Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

Cake:.
Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and beat.
Add rest of dry ingredients and beat til mixed.
Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into greased and floured large round, deep cake pan. *Use greased and lightly floured parchment paper
on the bottom for easier removal.
Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes.
Cool a bit, turn out onto rack to cool completely. *Can serve warm, too.
Meanwhile, make caramel sauce.
Caramel sauce:
Melt butter, brown sugar and salt in pan over low-med heat,
stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cream and stir well till not grainy.
Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving.
Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of that if desired.
8 servings.

OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL CAKE

Old Fashioned Caramel Cake image

If you like cake, and you like caramel..your sure to love this old fashioned cake!

Provided by Laura Davis

Categories Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2/3 c butter, soft
1 1/3 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 c flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
2/3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
FROSTING
3 c sugar, divided
3/4 c milk
1 egg, beaten
pinch salt
1/2 c butter

Steps:

1. Grease and flour two 8 in cake pans, Preheat oven to 350 Cream butter, gradually add sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating after each, combine flour, salt and baking powder, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before frosting
2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan, place over medium heat, cook stirring constantly until sugar melts and syrup is light brown. Combine remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar and next 3 ingredients. Mix well, stir in butter. Stir in butter mixture into caramelized sugar. Cook over medium heat stirring often 15 to 20 minutes until reaches thread stage 230 degrees on a candy thermometer. Cool 5 minutes. Beat to spreading consistency. Spread on cooled cake. Yields enough for one 2 layer cake

MY BEST OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

My Best Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce image

One of the very few ways I'll eat cooked or baked apples! This cake is truely a slice of heaven! While it's apple pickin' time, be sure to squeeze this recipe into your repertoire! Wonderful served slightly warm, drizzled with warm caramel sauce and sprinkled with extra pecans! Mmmmmm!! :D (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

CAKE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup flour
2 granny smith apples, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup minus 1 tbl. light brown sugar, just measure out 1 cup and remove 1 tbl.
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

1. Cake: Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and beat. Add rest of dry ingredients and beat til mixed. Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into greased and floured large round, deep cake pan. *Use greased and lightly floured parchment paper on the bottom for easier removal. Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes. Cool a bit, turn out onto rack to cool completely. *Can serve warm, too. Meanwhile, make caramel sauce. Caramel sauce: Melt butter, brown sugar and salt in pan over low-med heat, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cream and stir well til not grainy. Drizzle lots of caramel sauce over cut cake slices when serving. Sprinkle more chopped pecans on top of that if desired.

Tips:

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the caramel sauce, as this will help prevent burning.
Be careful when adding wet ingredients to hot caramel sauce, as this can cause the mixture to splatter.
Allow the cake layers to cool completely before assembling the cake.
When frosting the cake, use a piping bag or spatula to create smooth, even layers.
If you don't have time to make the caramel sauce from scratch, you can use a store-bought caramel sauce.
This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned caramel cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a rich, moist cake with a delicious caramel sauce that is sure to please everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this cake at home. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this old-fashioned caramel cake a try.