Best 4 Buttermilk Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Frosting, a classic dessert that combines the moist richness of buttermilk cake with the velvety sweetness of caramel frosting. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful everyday dessert. With its tender crumb, tangy buttermilk flavor, and luscious caramel topping, this cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

The recipe includes detailed instructions for preparing the buttermilk cake batter, baking it to perfection, and creating the smooth and creamy caramel frosting. It also provides variations for chocolate lovers, offering a delectable chocolate buttermilk cake option with a rich chocolate frosting. Additionally, the article features a recipe for a scrumptious carrot cake with caramel frosting, combining the classic flavors of carrot cake with the irresistible caramel topping. Whether you prefer a traditional buttermilk cake, a decadent chocolate variation, or a delightful carrot cake, this article has the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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Buttermilk Sheet Cake with Caramel Icing is a tender and moist sheet cake covered with a super easy caramel flavored icing. Perfect for potlucks!

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter (softened)
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with baking spray.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in buttermilk just until incorporated.
  • Add flour and mix just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until cake springs back when pressed lightly in the middle. Cool.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Turn heat off and whisk in brown sugar and milk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly pour over cooled cake. You can let it cool slightly if too runny, but don't let it cool too much or it will be difficult to spread on the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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I have been wanting to make this cake for weeks, finally got it done today. It smelled fantastic baking. A simple cake with most ingredients everyone has in their pantry. The frosting is terrific..the cake is dense and moist with a nice flavor, would be great served with ice cream or fruit on the side. This cake would also...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c butter, softened
2 - 1/3 c cups sugar
3 eggs
1 - 1/2 tsp teaspoons vanilla extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c buttermilk
ICING
1/4 c butter
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
1 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 2. Beat in vanilla.
  • 3. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition (batter will be thick).
  • 4. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. ( I used Crisco shortening and flour ) slid right out of pan)
  • 5. Bake at 350° for 40 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 6. For icing, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • 7. Remove from the heat; cool for 5-10 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

CLASSIC SOUTHERN CARAMEL CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by wing118677

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
CARAMEL FROSTING:
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup Crisco
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 9-inch cake pans and add optional parchment paper. Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat for 5 more minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and mix well after each. Add flour and buttermilk, alternately, beginning and ending with flour, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat well. Divide among pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes until set. Turn out of pans onto cooling racks and allow to cool completely. FROSTING: Mix all ingredients over medium-low heat in a 3- to 4-quart cast iron dutch oven. Swirl pan to keep ingredients moving in the pan. Cook to softball stage, 235ºF to 245ºF on a candy thermometer, or when a drop forms a soft ball in a cup of cold water. Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and ready to spread.

BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL CANDY FROSTING



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Make and share this Buttermilk Layer Cake With Caramel Candy Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • In a small bowl mix flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • At low speed, beat flour mixture and buttermilk into the shortening mixture, alternating between the two, starting and ending with flour mixture.
  • Beat the batter for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add vanilla and stir well.
  • Grease and flour 3 8-inch round cake pans. Divide cake batter evenly between the 3 pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick poked into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Once cake is cooled, bring 3 cups of sugar, whipping cream, butter, and 3/4 teaspoons baking soda to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup sugar into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted, syrupy, and golden brown.
  • Gradually pour into warm cream mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 8-10 minutes, until thick and spreadable.
  • Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9428.3, Fat 404.1, SaturatedFat 169.7, Cholesterol 1260.3, Sodium 3801.4, Carbohydrate 1418, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 1170.1, Protein 71.1

Tips:

  • Use full-fat buttermilk. For the best flavor and texture, use full-fat or whole buttermilk in this recipe.
  • Measure your flour correctly. To ensure you're using the right amount of flour, spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Once you've added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix only until the batter is combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to ensure the cake is cooked through without overbaking it.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and becoming runny.
  • Use a good quality caramel frosting. The caramel frosting is the key to this cake, so make sure you use a good quality frosting that you enjoy.
  • Conclusion:

    This buttermilk cake with caramel frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The buttermilk gives the cake a moist and tender texture, while the caramel frosting is sweet and creamy, it's topped with a delectable caramel frosting. This cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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