Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing

The unforgettable tang of rich, buttermilk cake is topped with a layer of sweet caramel frosting in this Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing.

Buttermilk Cake

Chances are good you’ve had buttermilk cake before. Ever eaten red velvet? That recipe is traditionally made with buttermilk, as well. So, just trust me if you aren’t sure about that ingredient. Buttermilk keeps the cake crumb incredibly moist!

This buttermilk cake recipe uses an old-fashioned brown sugar icing, it’s a mouthwatering caramel sauce transformed into a pourable frosting.

It’s just like grandma made, using simple ingredients to create magical goodies. In fact, this cake comes together so easily, you’ll feel like you’re making magic, too.

Brown Sugar Icing

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• sugar
• flour
• kosher salt
• baking soda
• buttermilk
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• Brown Sugar Icing

Begin by preheating the oven to 350°. Then, line an 8-inch pan with parchment and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk to combine. Then, add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, and whisk again to combine.

Pour the batter into the parchment-lined pan. Then, bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, pour the warm brown sugar icing over the cake. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Buttermilk Cake Recipe

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