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Salted Caramel Cake

Salted Caramel Cake
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Indulge in the rich, sweet delight of Salted Caramel Cake—a truly decadent dessert that combines layers of moist vanilla cake with homemade salted caramel and creamy buttercream frosting. This stunning cake is not only a showstopper at any celebration but also a satisfying treat for everyday cravings. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a must-try for dessert lovers. With easy-to-follow steps, this recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create an impressive centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or just because!

Ingredients

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  • 140 g granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp water
  • 40 g butter
  • 150 g heavy cream
  • big pinch of salt
  • 340 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 180 g butter (room temperature)
  • 300 g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 240 g sour cream (14-18%, room temperature)
  • 60 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g butter (room temperature)
  • 660 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp caramel

Instructions

  1. For the salted caramel, heat sugar and water in a saucepan until golden amber. Stir in butter and heavy cream; add salt and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. Cream butter and sugar in another bowl; add eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  3. Divide batter into greased cake pans and bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and cooled salted caramel.
  5. Assemble the cake by layering with buttercream and salted caramel between layers.

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