OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL CAKE

Old Fashioned Caramel Cake image

This cake is wonderful with a cup of coffee! Or a big glass of milk. I remember my Mom eating this cake for breakfast when I was little....she still eats cake for breakfast, but at least this one sounds a little like a caramel sweet roll! Maybe we should all follow her example....she's 82 and still running around like crazy! Special tip for preparation: Be sure to spread the caramel frosting immediately after it reaches spreading consistency because it will harden quickly and be difficult to spread.

Provided by breezermom

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 2-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until it is creamy; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and coca; Stir well. Then add to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and water, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting, combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup butter, and 1 cup evaporated milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down the sugar crystals from the sides of the pan.
Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage or a candy thermometer registers 234 degrees. Remove from heat and add vanilla (do not stir). Let cool for 10 minutes.
Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture is spreading consistency. Quickly spread the Caramel Frosting between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish with pecan halves and grated chocolate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8450.5, Fat 408.9, SaturatedFat 251.4, Cholesterol 1617, Sodium 5257.3, Carbohydrate 1134.5, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 813, Protein 89.7