Caramel-Drizzled Butter Cake Recipe

Title: Caramel-Drizzled Butter Cake

Introduction:
This decadent caramel-drizzled butter cake is the perfect indulgence for dessert lovers. Featuring a moist and buttery base with a golden caramel glaze, it’s a dessert that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving something sweet, this cake will surely delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Simple to make yet irresistibly delicious, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep in your collection!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ¾ cup heavy cream (warm)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Caramel Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Increase the heat and let it boil without stirring until the mixture turns a golden amber color.
3. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in warm heavy cream (it may bubble up).
4. Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Let it cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top.
2. Slice and serve. For an extra treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!

Enjoy this buttery, caramel-rich dessert that’s bound to become a favorite! 😊