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Delicious Salted Caramel Cake – Sweet, Buttery & Decadent

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Indulge in this Salted Caramel Cake, a dessert that balances rich, buttery caramel flavor with a hint of sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-savory experience. Moist layers of cake are topped and filled with creamy salted caramel frosting, making this dessert irresistible for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cake

  • Moist and fluffy cake layers
  • Sweet and buttery caramel flavor
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty
  • Easy to make at home
  • Stunning for any occasion

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Cake:

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

For the Salted Caramel Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream

Optional Caramel Drizzle:

  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • Pinch of sea salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

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

Step 2: Make the Frosting

  1. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  2. Mix in caramel sauce, sea salt, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
  3. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

Step 4: Serve

Slice and enjoy this decadent treat with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Salted Caramel Cake

  • Use high-quality caramel for the best flavor
  • Let cake layers cool completely before frosting
  • For extra flair, add caramel drizzle along the edges
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices

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