Caramel Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer on medium speed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated. (1 minute)

Recipe View Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 30 minutes)

Recipe View While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt over medium heat. (1 minute)

Recipe View Stir constantly until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Add the evaporated milk and continue stirring, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the mixture to bubble gently for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (4 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from heat and let cool slightly for approximately 5 minutes. (Cooling time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into the cooled caramel mixture using an electric mixer until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and reaches your desired consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a generous layer of caramel frosting. Repeat with the remaining layers, and then frost the top and sides of the cake. (15 minutes)