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Buttermilk Cake

The unforgettable tang of rich, buttermilk cake is topped with a layer of sweet caramel frosting in this Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 recipe for Caramel Brown Sugar Icing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the parchment-lined pan. 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 caramel icing over the cake. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg