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Caramel Cake

This easy-to-make Caramel Cake starts with a boxed mix but tastes homemade, featuring a rich caramel icing that makes it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Cake
  • 1 box White cake mix
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Large eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Jarred caramel sauce, divided
For the Caramel Icing
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the white cake mix, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, buttermilk, and sour cream into the bowl and mix.
  4. Beat everything together for about one minute until the batter is smooth.
  5. Swirl a portion of caramel sauce into the batter and pour it into the prepared pan.
  6. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the top and swirl gently.
Baking
  1. Bake for 36 to 39 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Let the cake cool completely before icing.
Making the Icing
  1. Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in powdered sugar gradually until smooth.
  4. Immediately pour the icing over the cooled cake and let it set.

Notes

For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the icing. Serve at room temperature, and for best results, slice with a warm knife.