Caramel Cake
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This made-from-scratch Southern Caramel Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that's perfect for special occasions. The light and fluffy vanilla layer cake is frosted with a buttery caramel icing (no candy thermometer required)! Serve this old-fashioned show-stopper at Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other festive gathering to really wow your guests.
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For the Cake:
3/4 c shortening
1.5 c sugar
3 eggs
1 t vanilla extract
1 t butter flavoring
2.25 c cake flour
1.5 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
.5 t salt
3/4 c buttermilk
For the Icing:
1 c salted butter
16 oz dark brown sugar
.5 c whole milk
3.5 c confectioners sugar
3/4 c shortening
1.5 c sugar
3 eggs
1 t vanilla extract
1 t butter flavoring
2.25 c cake flour
1.5 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
.5 t salt
3/4 c buttermilk
For the Icing:
1 c salted butter
16 oz dark brown sugar
.5 c whole milk
3.5 c confectioners sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together shortening and sugar until light...
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Nutritions
Calories
651
Sodium
770mg
32% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
5g
11% DV
Carbs
106g
36% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
15g
78%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
11%
Monosaturated Fat
6g
43%
Cholesterol
63mg
21%
Sodium
770mg
32%
Potassium
180mg
5%
Protein
5g
11%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
2g
10%
Sugar
78g
157%
Vitamin A
728IU
14%
Vitamin B6
0.57mg
28%
Vitamin C
1mg
3%
Calcium
197mg
19%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
