BURNT SUGAR CAKE (CARAMEL CAKE)

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Categories     Cake     Dairy

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour, sifted
2 eggs, separated
3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk or buttermilk
Pecan halves for garnish
For frosting:
2 tablespoon butter, softened
1/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake: Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Grease and line 3 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan under moderate heat. Stirring constantly. When sugar is melted (light brown color) and begins to smoke, slowly add boiling water ON THE SIDES OF THE SAUCEPAN. Continue cooking until syrup measures 1/2 cup.Make sure that sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Set aside. Cream butter, adding the sugar gradually until it becomes light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Blend in one egg at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in cooled caramel syrup. Alternately mix flour mixture and milk in the batter, beating until smooth. Beat egg whites in high speed until stiff but not dry. Fold into the batter. Divide evenly the batter among the 3 greased pans. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool in wire rack for 5 minutes. For frosting: Mix butter, cream, salt and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add vanilla. Gradually add confectioner's sugar stirring constantly until it becomes to a spreading consistency.

Emmanuel Kamau
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This recipe is a keeper! I can't wait to try it.


Kristjan Kristjan
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so pretty and festive.


Ayden Dunderman
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This cake is perfect for special occasions. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.


Sotsmania Kadiko
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I've never had burnt sugar cake before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


Moyunl Islam
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. The caramel flavor is rich and decadent, but it's not too overpowering.


Maka_Shab 07
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit with my family.


mohamedi pingu
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend it.


Girum Yirgalem
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together quickly. The cake is always moist and flavorful.


tonmoy mistry
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a real showstopper.


Lorena Rodriguez
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I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Jami Jami
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This burnt sugar cake was a hit at my dinner party! The caramel flavor was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.