CLASSIC SOUTHERN CARAMEL CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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Provided by wing118677

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
CARAMEL FROSTING:
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup Crisco
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 9-inch cake pans and add optional parchment paper. Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat for 5 more minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and mix well after each. Add flour and buttermilk, alternately, beginning and ending with flour, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat well. Divide among pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes until set. Turn out of pans onto cooling racks and allow to cool completely. FROSTING: Mix all ingredients over medium-low heat in a 3- to 4-quart cast iron dutch oven. Swirl pan to keep ingredients moving in the pan. Cook to softball stage, 235ºF to 245ºF on a candy thermometer, or when a drop forms a soft ball in a cup of cold water. Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and ready to spread.

Rizwanbaba Nawaz
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Yum!


Rick D'Aguanno
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was incredibly moist and the caramel icing was rich and flavorful without being too sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Darryl Holmes
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This caramel cake is a true Southern classic. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The caramel icing is especially delicious and really makes