Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. milk; 2/3 c. butter or margarine; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. almond extract; 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Combine sour cream and milk; set aside.
2
Heat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour 2 round 9 x 1 1/2-inch pans.
3
Mix butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla and almond extracts in a large mixer bowl until fluffy.
4
Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally for 5 minutes.
5
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6
Pour batter into prepared pan.
7
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool layers 10 minutes.
8
Remove from pans and cool completely. Fill and frost layers with Caramel Frosting.

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sour cream, 1/4 c. milk, 2/3 c. butter or margarine, 1 3/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake 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.

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Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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