How to Make Three-Layer Caramel Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to indulgent, show-stopping desserts, few can match the decadence and delight of a Three-Layer Caramel Cake. This luscious, rich cake features layers of moist, tender cake sandwiched between creamy, velvety caramel frosting, creating a dessert that is sure to wow any crowd. Not only is this cake absolutely stunning to look at, but it also offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds singing with joy.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 ½ cups canola oil
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 23 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans.
  • Combine flour, canola oil, white sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Mix until evenly distributed, 2 to 5 minutes. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, dark brown sugar, butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir constantly until frosting is thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cakes from pans. Spread frosting onto the cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides.
  • Nutrition

    792 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 652mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 80g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 325mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 355mg