Southern Caramel Cake
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Total time: ~1 hour (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 12 to 14 rich slices
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Fluffy Yellow Cake Layers:
- 3 cups Cake flour (sifted, for the perfect delicate crumb!) 🌾
- 1 tbsp Baking powder 📐
- ½ tsp Salt 🧂
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 🧈
- 2 cups Granulated sugar 🤍
- 4 large Eggs (room temperature) 🥚
- 1 tbsp Pure vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 cup Whole milk (room temperature) 🥛
For the Legendary Cooked Caramel Icing:
- 2 cups Granulated sugar 🤍
- 1 cup Light brown sugar (packed) 🤎
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 cup Evaporated milk (gives it that signature rich, creamy texture!) 🥛
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract 🍦
- ¼ tsp Salt 🧂
