{"id":3678,"date":"2021-06-17T18:04:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/?p=3678"},"modified":"2021-06-17T18:04:10","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:04:10","slug":"southern-caramel-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/southern-caramel-cake.html","title":{"rendered":"Southern Caramel Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How to make Southern Caramel Cake<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3679 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/200641060_4370057796372494_3891240214973499727_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"772\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/200641060_4370057796372494_3891240214973499727_n.jpg 772w, https:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/200641060_4370057796372494_3891240214973499727_n-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/happybirdsnest.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/200641060_4370057796372494_3891240214973499727_n-768x955.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>INGREDIENTS:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FOR THE CAKE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour.<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs.<\/li>\n<li>2 cups granulated white sugar.<\/li>\n<li>2 cups softened butter ( equal to 2 sticks).<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of water.<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup buttermilk.<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FOR THE FROSTING:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup of heavy cream.<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>1 cup butter.<\/li>\n<li>3 cups granulated sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>DIRECTIONS:<\/h2>\n<p>STEP 1:<\/p>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. And grease two cake pans using cooking spray.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 2:<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, granulated sugar and whisk until well combined.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 3:<\/p>\n<p>Melt butter in a saucepan with water and pour over the flour. Whisk until blended.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 4:<\/p>\n<p>Add baking soda, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix well until the batter is well combined and smooth.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 5:<\/p>\n<p>Divide the batter between the two prepared pans, and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, when you find a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, remove the cakes from the oven, and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn layers onto parchment-covered racks to cool completely.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 6:<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, prepare your frosting by mixing all the ingredients except 1 cup of sugar into a saucepan, and cook on low for 3 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>In another saucepan, put the remaining sugar and melt until it becomes an amber color. Then add it to the first mixture stirring well.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 7:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately pour about 1\/3 of the frosting onto the bottom cake layer, place the other layer over top, and pour the remaining frosting on top and sides. Spread evenly.<\/p>\n<p>STEP 8:<\/p>\n<p>For the topping, I use toasted pecan halves, and I sprinkle powdered sugar over them.<\/p>\n<p>ENJOY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to make Southern Caramel Cake INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CAKE: 2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 large eggs. 2 cups granulated white sugar. 2 cups softened butter ( equal to 2 sticks). 1 cup of water. 1\/2 cup buttermilk. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon salt. 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