Here’s a teen-friendly Southern Caramel Cake recipe—rich, sweet, and perfect for birthdays or dessert! 🍰🍮
Southern Caramel Cake
Ingredients (9×13-inch cake, serves 8–10)
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the caramel frosting:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- Make the cake:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- Make the caramel frosting:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cake:
- Pour frosting over the cooled cake.
- Spread evenly and let set for a few minutes.
Tips & Variations
- Extra caramel flavor: Drizzle a little extra caramel sauce on top before serving
- Nutty twist: Sprinkle chopped pecans on frosting
- Mini version: Bake in cupcakes and frost individually
This cake is moist, buttery, and loaded with rich caramel flavor—classic Southern comfort dessert! 🍮
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient caramel mug cake or a faster stovetop caramel frosting method for teens.
