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Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing

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Indulge in the rich decadence of a homemade Caramel Cake with a luscious caramel icing that’s simply irresistible. This cake promises to bring joy to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter (divided into 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups brown sugar (divided into 3 and 1/2 cups for icing)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided into 1 and 1/2 teaspoons for icing)
  • 2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided into 1/4 teaspoon for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a half sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with nonstick spray.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Stir in 2 cups of brown sugar and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the cooled mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  5. In another bowl, beat together 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup of sour cream. Once mixed, add this to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring well to combine.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. For the caramel icing, melt 3/4 cup of butter in a saucepan with 3 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup of evaporated milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
  8. Remove the icing from heat and stir in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. To cool, set the saucepan in an ice bath while stirring occasionally.
  9. Once the icing is thickened, pour it over the cooled cake. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before icing for the best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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