Cake recipes caramel

Here are five delicious cake recipes that feature caramel, offering a variety of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth:

1. Caramel Apple Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a skewer and drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake.
9. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

2. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the sugar.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing at low speed until smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
8. Once the cakes are cool, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of each layer, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.

3. Caramel Poke Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare it)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
• 1/2 cup crushed toffee bits or chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in the prepared dish.
3. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
5. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
6. Let the cake cool completely.
7. Once cool, spread the whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with toffee bits or chopped nuts.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

4. Caramel Bundt Cake

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled cake before serving.

5. Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set.
7. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
8. Once the cheesecake is chilled, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
9. Cut into bars and serve.

These caramel cake recipes are sure to impress, with rich flavors and indulgent textures that are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!