“I’ve never gotten so many compliments on a recipe I’ve made! My girlfriends could not get enough.”

This Homemade Caramel Cake is a true labor of love that results in a wonderfully tender cake layers and a rich, buttery, and utterly decadent homemade caramel frosting. It’s a showstopper dessert that’s worth every bit of effort.

Homemade Caramel Cake: A Southern Classic from Scratch
Ingredients:

CAKE INGREDIENTS:

Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour, sifted 2 1/2 cups
Sea salt 1/4 teaspoon
Regular sugar 2 cups
Unsalted butter 2 sticks (1 cup)
Water 1 cup
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Buttermilk 1/2 cup
Large whole eggs 2
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

Ingredient Quantity
Granulated sugar 3 cups
Softened butter About 1/2 cup
Heavy cream 1 cup
Sea salt A pinch
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
How To Make Homemade Caramel Cake:

For The Cake:

Prepare Pans: Grease two 9-inch cake pans with butter and lightly sprinkle them with flour. Set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift 2 cups and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (note: the ingredient list says 2 1/2 cups, please verify your desired amount if this discrepancy is intentional) with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Stir in 2 cups of regular sugar and mix until combined.

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