Description
Southern Caramel Cake is a decadent Southern dessert featuring layers of moist vanilla cake topped with rich caramel icing. Perfect for any celebration, this classic cake delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will delight your guests. Indulge in the sweet, buttery flavor of this Southern favorite at your next gathering. Keywords: Southern Caramel Cake, caramel icing, Southern dessert, vanilla cake, celebration cake.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Southern caramel icing (double the recipe for a layer cake)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar for about 8 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the self-rising flour, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and beat the batter until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Southern caramel icing and generously ice the cooled cakes.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
You can double the caramel icing recipe for a more lavish layer cake.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The cake layers can be frozen (un-iced) for up to 3 months; just ensure they are wrapped well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 500 kcal per slice