Caramel Cake with Caramel Nut Frosting
Caramel Cake with Caramel Nut Frosting might be a good recipe to expand your dessert recipe box. This recipe makes 3 servings with 1976 calories, 37g of protein, and 75g of fat each. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up evaporated milk, milk, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round pans. Sift flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt together and set aside.
Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Add flour mixture alternately with milk.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until smooth.
Divide batter into three 8 inch pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
Caramel Nut Frosting: In a heavy saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar, evaporated milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Lower heat and cook until soft ball stage. Stir with spatula to keep from sticking.
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and nuts. Beat until spreading consistency.