Burnt Sugar Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Burnt Sugar Cake With Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2/3 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs separated; 3 cups cake flour sifted; 3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 drops vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
2/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs separated
3 cups cake flour sifted
3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 drops vanilla

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["Heat 1/2 cup sugar slowly in small saucepan or skillet, stirring constantly. When sugar is melted and begins to smoke, add boiling water slowly, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until syrup measures 1/2 cup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.", "Meanwhile, cream butter well, add one cup sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and then egg yolks, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in cooled caramel syrup; add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk, beating until smooth. Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff but not dry. Fold into mixture.", "Pour batter into three round 9"" layer pans lined on the bottom with brown paper and greased. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, for about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then turn out on rack to cool. Spread caramel frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecan halves.", "Mix butter, cream, brown sugar and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add vanilla, then gradually add confectioners' sugar to make frosting of spreading consistency."]

2462

kcal

Calories

Fat

347

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water, 2/3 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Burnt Sugar Cake With Caramel Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Burnt Sugar Cake With Caramel Frosting

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