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Delicious Salted Caramel Cake | Elegant Cake Design

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This Delicious Salted Caramel Cake isn’t just a dessert — it’s a statement piece. With moist, buttery layers, silky caramel frosting, and a glossy salted caramel drip, this elegant cake design is perfect for birthdays, weddings, holidays, or any celebration that calls for something truly stunning.

Rich caramel flavor meets a hint of sea salt for that irresistible sweet-and-salty balance everyone loves.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cake

  • Moist, tender cake layers
  • Luxurious salted caramel flavor
  • Stunning drip cake presentation
  • Perfect for special occasions
  • Make-ahead friendly

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 10–12)

For the Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the Salted Caramel Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup thick caramel sauce
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream

For the Caramel Drip:

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (slightly warmed)
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8- or 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  6. Divide batter evenly and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare Frosting

  1. Beat butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in caramel sauce and sea salt.
  4. Add heavy cream until frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 3: Assemble & Create Elegant Design

  1. Place first cake layer on stand and spread frosting evenly.
  2. Add second layer and apply a thin crumb coat. Chill 20 minutes.
  3. Frost smoothly using an offset spatula for clean edges.
  4. Slowly pour caramel around edges for a drip effect.
  5. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.

✨ Elegant Design Tips

  • Use a cake scraper for ultra-smooth sides
  • Add caramel swirls on top for a modern finish
  • Decorate with gold leaf or caramel shards for luxury touch
  • Keep cake chilled before adding drip for best effect

🧊 Storage

Store refrigerated up to 4 days. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

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