Caramel Cloud Cake
A light, fluffy vanilla cake layered with rich, buttery caramel frosting—this Caramel Cloud Cake melts in your mouth and brings pure joy in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Heat to 350°F (175°C) and prep two 8-inch pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat Wet Ingredients – Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures – Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
- Bake the Cake – Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool Completely – Let cakes cool in pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make Caramel Frosting – Simmer butter and brown sugar, then stir until smooth.
- Add Cream – Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; simmer and let cool.
- Frost the Cake – Layer and cover the cake with caramel frosting.
- Serve and Enjoy – Slice and serve fresh or chilled for a firmer finish.