Classic Southern Caramel Cake

Indulge in the Timeless Delight of Southern Caramel Cake

Are you craving a taste of Southern tradition? Look no further than this delightful Classic Southern Caramel Cake recipe. With its rich flavors and irresistible sweetness, this cake is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients for Classic Southern Caramel Cake

INGREDIENTS	AMOUNT
Butter	1 cup (2 sticks)
Sugar	2 cups
Eggs	4
Flour, self-rising	3 cups
Buttermilk	1 cup
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by greasing them and optionally lining them with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat for approximately 5 minutes until well combined.
3. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the self-rising flour and buttermilk to the batter, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the flour. Mix well after each addition.
5. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
6. Divide and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool Completely: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Southern Caramel Frosting Recipe

Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS	AMOUNT
Sugar	2 cups
Buttermilk	1 cup
Crisco	1/2 cup
Butter	1/2 cup
Baking soda	1 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a 3-4 quart cast iron Dutch oven, combine the sugar, buttermilk, Crisco, butter, and baking soda.
2. Cook to Softball Stage: Place the Dutch oven over medium heat and swirl the pan to keep the ingredients moving. Cook the mixture until it reaches the softball stage, approximately 235-245 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball.
3. Beat Until Creamy: Once the mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat and beat it vigorously with a wooden spoon until creamy and ready to spread.
4. Frost the Cake: As the cakes are cooling, generously frost each layer with the prepared Southern caramel frosting. Stack the layers on top of each other, ensuring an even distribution of frosting between each layer. Once assembled, frost the top and sides of the cake.