EASY CARAMEL CAKE - ATK

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From America's Test Kitchen - frost with Easy Caramel Frosting - ATK, also posted on this site. Don't make frosting ahead of time, as it must be spread while it's still warm.

Provided by cathyfood

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly soft, cut in 1 TB pieces

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and sugar in mixer bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk in large measuring cup; set aside.
  • Make batter using Reverse creaming method:.
  • Start mixer on low speed. Add butter 1 TB at a time mixing constantly, until butter is incorporated into flour mixture. Should not be any large pieces of butter left. Mixture should appear yellowish and dry.
  • Add half of the egg/buttermilk mixture. Beat on low to medium speed until smooth but thick.
  • Add remaining egg mixture, beat about 15 seconds until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans & spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350 on middle rack, until toothpick in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, remove and cool completely on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.7, Protein 5

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