FOOD & WINE CARAMEL LAYER CAKE
Yield 12-16 people
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. MAKE THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour two 10-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk the 4 cups of flour, the baking powder, salt and baking soda. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the 2 sticks of butter with the sugar and vanilla seeds at medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time until incorporated, then beat until very pale and billowy, 3 minutes. At low speed, alternately beat in the dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes, until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Transfer to a rack; let cool in the pans for 30 minutes. Unmold the cakes, peel off the parchment and let cool. Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving platter. MAKE THE FROSTING In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over moderately high heat. Stir in the sugar, buttermilk, and baking soda. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture foams up and then subsides, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring steadily, until the caramel mixture is very dark brown and reaches 240° on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, add the vanilla and beat at low speed for 3 minutes, until thickened but still pourable. Using a rubber spatula and working quickly, scrape about 1 cup of the frosting onto the cake layer on the stand and spread it to the edge. Top with the second cake layer. Pour the remaining frosting on top. Using an offset spatula, quickly spread the frosting over and around the cake to cover completely. Let the frosting cool for at least 2 hours before serving. MAKE AHEAD The unfrosted cakes can be stored in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. Once frosted, the cake can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 5 days.
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Lyes Teldja
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The caramel frosting was amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Riziki Ekyoci
[email protected]This cake was divine! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Qayum gul
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this cake. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
Jessica Bolster
[email protected]Overall, this cake was a good experience. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. However, I think I would prefer a different recipe next time.
Musa Ch
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make some adjustments to the cake batter.
Jommel Virrey
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Raja Nabeel
[email protected]I loved this cake! The caramel frosting was so rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel cake.
Shakil Kazi
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the caramel frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Verlinda January
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this cake. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
Rabinder Yadav
[email protected]Overall, this cake was a good experience. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. However, I think I would prefer a different recipe next time.
Shelly Winfree
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make some adjustments to the cake batter.
Ms Nerob rahman
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Mark H
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for any special occasion.
TAJ UR REHMAN KHATTAK
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The caramel frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel cake.
Sadie Jones
[email protected]I love how easy this cake was to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The cake was delicious, and the frosting was amazing.
Seadristya Shrestha
[email protected]This caramel layer cake was a hit at my party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel frosting was rich and decadent. I would definitely make this cake again.