Real Deal Caramel Cake




A good caramel cake can be hard to put together, mostly due to the fact that it does take a long time to make! Definitely want to try your Aunt’s caramel recipe. Sounds great with the use of evaporated milk.

Real Deal Southern Caramel Cake

Ingredients :

For the Cake
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (try a quality butter like this)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 6 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
For Aunt Bev’s Caramel Icing
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Direction Real Deal Caramel Cake Recipe : Click Here