Best The Best Caramel Pound Cake Recipes

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CARAMEL-FROSTED POUND CAKE



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This cake combines the two quintessential Southern cakes-pound cake and caramel cake-into one. The result is a surefire crowd-pleaser. It has all the height and visual appeal of a layer cake (not to mention, a stellar cake-to-frosting ratio), but guests will be surprised to discover that there's actually a moist, succulent pound cake tucked beneath the ribbons of caramel icing. Since the cake is just one layer, it's easy to assemble and decorate, but the result is sure to stun as a party centerpiece.The pound cake is flavored with a hint of almond extract, adding a nutty, savory note to the cake that complements the sweetness of the caramel frosting. It may seem intimidating to make homemade caramel, but this photo-worthy frosting is a great place to start. Spreading the frosting with an offset spatula as instructed in the recipe is the key to getting those signature swoops. This rich pound cake will be a great addition to any dessert spread.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Shortening
3 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
½ cup butter
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch (16-cup) tube pan with shortening.
  • Beat 3 cups sugar and 1 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Add flour alternately with whipping cream, beginning and ending with flour, beating well after each addition. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
  • Meanwhile, make the Caramel Frosting: Heat 1/4 cup sugar in an 8- or 10-inch skillet over medium heat until amber colored, about 6 minutes, shaking pan occasionally (do not stir). Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, butter, and milk in a 3-qt. saucepan to boiling over medium-high heat. Gradually stir in caramelized sugar with a whisk; cook until a candy thermometer registers 232°F. Remove from heat; cool, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Using an offset spatula and working quickly, spread Caramel Frosting over cake (frosting will harden as it cools). Let stand 30 minutes before slicing.

CARAMEL POUND CAKE



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Very moist dense cake.

Provided by Judy Neary

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream together 1cup butter or margarine, shortening, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Sift 2 1/2 cups of the flour and baking powder. Add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir 1/2 cup flour with the chopped pecans, then fold into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand in pan 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: In a small saucepan, beat 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, butter or margarine, and milk together. Bring to a rolling boil, and cook for one minute. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Cool, then beat until thickened. Add a little milk if it too thick. Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.2 calories, Carbohydrate 102.2 g, Cholesterol 122.7 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 214.1 mg, Sugar 80.4 g

THE BEST CARAMEL POUND CAKE



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Make and share this The Best Caramel Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MEMAJO

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 dash salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake, beat sugars and butter or margarine at medium speed until well blended.
  • Add oil, beating until blended.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating just until yellow disappears.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture alternately with milk.
  • Beat at low speed until well blended, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Drizzle with Caramel frosting.
  • Caramel Frosting:.
  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan, stirring often.
  • Boil, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add baking powder and vanilla.
  • Beat at medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
  • Drizzle quickly over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.4, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 155.4, Sodium 384.9, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 88.6, Protein 7.6

CARAMEL POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Caramel Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HDMac

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream together 1cup butter or margarine, shortening, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Sift 2 1/2 cups of the flour and baking powder.
  • Add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir 1/2 cup flour with the chopped pecans, then fold into the batter.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand in pan 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: In a small saucepan, beat 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, butter or margarine, and milk together.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, and cook for one minute.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • Cool, then beat until thickened.
  • Add a little milk if it too thick.
  • Spread on cake.
  • Makes 10 inch tube cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.8, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 155, Sodium 252.8, Carbohydrate 118.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 91.3, Protein 8.3

BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL POUND CAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by stokeslm

Number Of Ingredients 15

CARAMEL DRIZZLE:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 (8-ounce) bag toffee bits
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk, sweetened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 12 cup bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. Set aside. Beat the butter until creamy. Add sugars, beating until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in thirds, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat until just combined. Stir in toffee bits and pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake until a wood pick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean, 75 to 85 minutes. TIP: Cover the top with foil to prevent excess browning is necessary. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. spoon caramel drizzle over cooled cake. CARAMEL DRIZZLE: In a medium saucepan, combine condensed milk and brown sugar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Let cool for 5 minutes before using. NOTE: Make sure you drizzle the caramel while it's still hot. When cooled the caramel does somewhat harden.

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