Caramel Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the cake: Place white sugar and butter into a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Add vanilla extract; beat until batter makes ribbons when falling from the beaters.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide batter among the prepared cake pans.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Add evaporated milk and continue stirring. Bring to a gentle boil and let bubble for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Mix confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture using an electric mixer until frosting caramelizes and thickens to the desired consistency.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; ice top and sides.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)