Here’s a classic Southern Caramel Cake recipe—a moist, buttery cake with layers of caramel frosting, perfect for a true Southern dessert experience:

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Ingredients (for 2 9-inch layers)

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Caramel Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
   • Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake:
   • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
   • Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Make the Caramel Frosting:
   • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in brown sugar and evaporated milk.
   • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil 1–2 minutes.
   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
   • Let cool slightly until spreadable but not hardened.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
   • Spread a layer of caramel frosting over the top.
   • Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining caramel frosting.
6. Optional Garnish:
   • Sprinkle with chopped pecans or drizzle extra caramel sauce on top for a Southern touch.

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💡 Tips:

• Use light or dark brown sugar depending on how rich you want the caramel flavor.
• Make sure the frosting is slightly cooled before spreading to avoid it running off the cake.
• This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or sweet tea!

If you want, I can also give a “scratch version” with homemade caramel sauce from scratch that takes it to the next level of Southern decadence.

Do you want me to provide that version?