This was in my mother's recipe file from the 1940's.
Provided by GINGER P
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 9 inch pans with parchment paper. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together 3 times. Set aside.
- Make caramel syrup. In a heavy skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the sugar, stirring constantly as sugar melts. Continue to cook and stir until melted sugar becomes dark brown. remove from heat. Add hot water very slowly and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons of the caramel syrup. Add flour mixture and milk alternately and beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into two 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 162.2 mg, Sugar 15 g
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Makeena Hardwick
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was really good. I would definitely make it again.
Amal Cathy
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the caramel frosting to the right consistency, but other than that the cake turned out great!
Realm Dess
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my liking.
Yvette A. Mercado
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Brass Danise
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Corin Bryan
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper!
Mohsan Ali
[email protected]I've made this cake for my husband's birthday for the past three years and he loves it! It's his favorite cake.
Lexani Fernandez
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to make a statement.
Steven Trammell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I thought this cake was still really good. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy without being too sweet.
moolo nivea
[email protected]This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your friends and family.
John Hatsios
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the caramel frosting to the right consistency, but other than that the cake turned out great!
Daniel Sunday
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my liking.
Linda Flores
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Saleh Bai
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Lucinda Gabriels
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Nusrat family
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The cake was so moist and the caramel frosting was divine.
itssongstaragain
[email protected]This caramel cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The guests were raving about the moist and fluffy cake and the rich, gooey caramel frosting. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon.