Three-Layer Caramel Cake Recipe

Name: Three-Layer Caramel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 1/2 cups canola oil; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; Caramel Frosting:; 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Cake:
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Caramel Frosting:
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans.
2
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.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
4
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.
5
Remove cooled cakes from pans. Spread frosting onto the cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides.

2343

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, 1 1/2 cups canola oil, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Three-Layer 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.

Three-Layer Caramel Cake

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