CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM LAYER CAKE
Four layers of light and airy sponge cake are stacked and assembled using a rich, caramel-based buttercream. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 604.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom and sides of two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line pans with parchment paper rounds and butter again. Dust with flour; tap out excess. In a small bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Transfer egg-yolk mixture to a large bowl. Wash and dry mixer bowl and whisk attachment.
- Combine egg whites and salt in mixer bowl, and whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. With mixer running, slowly add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar; continue whisking until stiff and glossy, about 1 minute more.
- Fold egg-white mixture into egg-yolk mixture. In three additions, fold reserved flour mixture into egg mixture. Divide batter between prepared pans, smoothing tops with an offset spatula. Bake until light golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer pans to wire racks to cool slightly; turn out cakes, remove parchment paper, and let cool completely.
- Using a serrated knife, halve each cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Transfer 1 layer to a serving platter and spread 1 cup frosting evenly on top. Set another cake layer on top, and repeat process with more frosting and remaining cake layers. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over entire cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Spread remaining 2 1/2 cups frosting over cake, smoothing the top and sides. Use a cake comb to give sides of cake a decorative finish, if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 days; let cake come to room temperature before serving.
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Usman Shaikh
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The caramel buttercream was too sweet and the cake was dry.
Ahsan ali Raza
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The caramel buttercream was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Rina Sah
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The caramel buttercream was so smooth and creamy, and the cake was so moist.
Travys Vulgamore
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The caramel buttercream was the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Alice Esaah
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the caramel buttercream was delicious.
Jared Picotte
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramel, but this cake was still really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was not too sweet.
Arafat Juwel
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The caramel buttercream was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Donna Sherk
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the caramel buttercream and the cake was so moist and flavorful.
Bhojpuri laxmi
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The caramel buttercream was so smooth and creamy, and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Saiful Islam
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet, but overall it was still a good cake.
Kiru Jhon
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good. The caramel buttercream was a bit too runny, but overall the cake was still enjoyable.
Susit rana
[email protected]I was looking for a caramel buttercream cake recipe and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
AleenaThaju Aleena
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The caramel buttercream was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Sagor khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The caramel buttercream was so smooth and creamy, and the cake was so moist.
asad bukhari
[email protected]This cake was a hit! The caramel buttercream was the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.