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Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake (Southern Style)

Indulgent Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake (Southern Style)

This Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake is a fluffy dessert with a balanced salted caramel frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour Replace 2 tablespoons per cup with cornstarch if unavailable.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar Use light brown sugar for a milder flavor if preferred.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon flaky salt

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather your two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Line each cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides lightly.
  3. Combine cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a stand mixer.
  4. Add unsalted butter and beat until it resembles wet sand, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the buttermilk and add vanilla extract, mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition for about 30 seconds.
  7. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Prepare the salted caramel frosting by melting unsalted butter, mixing with dark brown sugar, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and flaky salt.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cakes with the salted caramel mixture, adding an even layer between the layers and on top.
  10. Slice and serve the Cloud-Soft Salted Caramel Cake, enjoying its fluffy texture and rich flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

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