BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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I have been wanting to make this cake for weeks, finally got it done today. It smelled fantastic baking. A simple cake with most ingredients everyone has in their pantry. The frosting is terrific..the cake is dense and moist with a nice flavor, would be great served with ice cream or fruit on the side. This cake would also...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c butter, softened
2 - 1/3 c cups sugar
3 eggs
1 - 1/2 tsp teaspoons vanilla extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c buttermilk
ICING
1/4 c butter
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
1 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 2. Beat in vanilla.
  • 3. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition (batter will be thick).
  • 4. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. ( I used Crisco shortening and flour ) slid right out of pan)
  • 5. Bake at 350° for 40 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 6. For icing, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • 7. Remove from the heat; cool for 5-10 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

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