Description
Brown Sugar Salted Caramel Cake is a delightful treat that masterfully balances sweet and salty flavors. Each slice features moist brown sugar cake layered with rich, gooey salted caramel, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or an indulgent weekday dessert. With its inviting aroma and stunning appearance, this cake promises to impress both friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 tsp sea salt (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the salted caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar over medium heat until golden brown; stir in heavy cream and sea salt.
- Assemble the cake by layering with salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg