Description
A deliciously moist cake layered with salted caramel frosting and topped with pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (90 g) chopped pecans (for topping)
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) caramel sauce (for topping)
- A small pinch of flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat in the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter between the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar and cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Cool until lukewarm.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Place one cake layer on a plate and spread with frosting. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and add a little flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg