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Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing

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A rich and moist caramel cake topped with creamy caramel icing, perfect for special occasions or satisfying sweet cravings.

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 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a half sheet pan (18×13 inches) by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of salted butter along with 1 cup of water over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 cups of brown sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup of sour cream until well combined. Add this mixture to the cake batter.
  5. Gradually pour the cooled butter and brown sugar mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. For the icing, melt 3/4 cup of salted butter, 3 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup of evaporated milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  8. Stir in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract into the cooled icing.
  9. Allow the icing to cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled cake. Let the icing set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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