REAL DEAL SOUTHERN CARAMEL CAKE RECIPE

This southern caramel cake recipe is the real deal caramel cake.  It puts other caramel cake recipes to shame.  The caramel icing (definitely an icing and not a caramel frosting which is a bit different in texture and consistency) comes from my Aunt Bev, and she definitely gets down in the kitchen.  Try this for yourself and finally enjoy the true classic!  And P.S., this is not a cake you can throw together quickly.  It definitely takes about 3 hours from start to finish but it is well worth the wait!
Here is a look at how the caramel icing begins to come together.  Some people struggle with knowing exactly how the icing should look after about two hours of cooking on a very low heat.  Low and slow is the best way to achieve this perfect icing.  The color will deepen and it will naturally thicken.

Remember to make sure that the caramel turns the color of the photo below before stopping the heat.  It should also COMPLETELY coat the back of a spoon to ensure thickness.  Be careful to watch, adjusting heat temperature to not let it burn.
Once you remove the caramel icing from the heat, it will continue to thicken on its own.  Make sure to allow this process to happen.  I like to let it cool at least 30 minutes.  It will help with frosting the cake without the icing dripping everywhere and the layers sliding too much.

INGREDIENTS
For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 6 large eggs room temperature
• 2 large egg yolks room temperature
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

For Aunt Bev's Caramel Icing:

• 1 1/2 sticks butter
• 2 cans evaporated milk 12 ounces each
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the Cake:
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar on high until fully incorporated and light and fluffy, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Turn mixer to medium speed and mix in eggs and egg yolks one at a time until well incorporated.
5. Add in vanilla extract and mix.
6. ...........................................

for full instruction please see : grandbaby-cakes.com

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