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🌟 Southern Caramel Cake — Don’t LOSE this Recipe! 🌟
A classic Southern dessert that’s moist, buttery, and soaked in rich caramel flavor. This cake is a true comfort food—perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, or whenever you want something sweet and nostalgic.
🍰 INTRODUCTION
Southern Caramel Cake is a beloved classic in the American South. It’s a moist butter cake drenched in a decadent caramel icing that soaks into every layer, creating a soft, gooey texture that’s hard to resist. The cake is simple, but the caramel frosting takes it to a whole new level — sweet, buttery, and irresistibly rich.
Whether you’re serving it for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this cake is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. 😋
🧁 INGREDIENTS
Cake Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Icing
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
🧑🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans (or use parchment paper for easy removal)
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, sift together:
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat together:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Beat until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Then add:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix well.
5. Alternate Buttermilk & Dry Ingredients
Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Example order:
- Dry ingredients (1/3)
- Buttermilk (1/2)
- Dry ingredients (1/3)
- Buttermilk (1/2)
- Dry ingredients (last 1/3)
Mix until smooth.
6. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pans
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Let cakes cool completely
🍮 CARAMEL ICING METHOD
1. Melt Butter
In a saucepan, melt:
- 1 cup butter
2. Add Brown Sugar
Add:
- 2 cups brown sugar
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
3. Cool & Frost
Allow caramel to cool slightly until thickened, then pour over cake layers.
🏗️ FORMATION (HOW IT COMES TOGETHER)
- Two moist cake layers
- Caramel frosting poured over
- Frosting seeps into the cake
- Creates a soft, rich, caramel-soaked dessert
📜 HISTORY (Where It Comes From)
Southern Caramel Cake is a classic Southern tradition. Caramel cakes became popular in the early 1900s as caramel candy became more available and affordable. Bakers in the South began creating caramel frostings using brown sugar and butter, which resulted in this iconic cake.
The rich caramel flavor is deeply connected to Southern cooking — where butter, sugar, and comfort desserts reign supreme. ❤️
❤️ CONCLUSION
This Southern Caramel Cake is a timeless dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia with every bite. The cake stays moist for days, and the caramel icing adds that perfect buttery sweetness. Once you try it, it will become one of your favorite go-to desserts for every special occasion.
💘 LOVERS OF THIS CAKE (Who Will LOVE It)
- Anyone who loves buttery caramel
- Fans of Southern desserts
- People who love moist, rich cakes
- Anyone who enjoys old-fashioned comfort foods
- Perfect for birthday parties, holidays, and family gatherings
🔥 BONUS: Best Serving Tips
- Serve slightly warm for extra caramel goodness
- Add chopped pecans on top for crunch
- Pair with vanilla ice cream 🍦
If you want, I can also: ✅ Add nuts or coconut
✅ Make it in a sheet pan
✅ Give you a frosting-only recipe
✅ Create a video-style step-by-step guide
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