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Indulge in Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake (Southern Style)

This Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake (Southern Style) blends sweet and salty flavors into a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Substitute 2 tablespoons per cup with cornstarch if unavailable.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature butter.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually for desired consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix in room-temperature unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until fully blended.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick.
  8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare frosting by melting butter and combining with dark brown sugar in a saucepan.
  10. Whisk in heavy cream off heat and gradually add powdered sugar.
  11. Frost cooled cakes and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  12. Allow to set and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and use room temperature items. Frost while the frosting is warm for easy spreading.

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