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Old Fashioned Caramel Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Caramel Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until it is creamy; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and coca; Stir well. Then add to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and water, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting, combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup butter, and 1 cup evaporated milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down the sugar crystals from the sides of the pan.
Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage or a candy thermometer registers 234 degrees. Remove from heat and add vanilla (do not stir). Let cool for 10 minutes.
Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture is spreading consistency. Quickly spread the Caramel Frosting between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish with pecan halves and grated chocolate if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3696.18 Kcal (15475 kJ)
Calories from fat	1870.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	207.89g	320%
Cholesterol	817.07mg	272%
Sodium	1144.94mg	48%
Potassium	1074.84mg	23%
Total Carbs	421.17g	140%
Sugars	256.52g	1026%
Dietary Fiber	6.51g	26%
Protein	44.82g	90%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	632.7mg	63%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	346.75 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.5g	320%
Cholesterol	76.65mg	272%
Sodium	107.41mg	48%
Potassium	100.83mg	23%
Total Carbs	39.51g	140%
Sugars	24.07g	1026%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	26%
Protein	4.2g	90%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	76%
Iron	0.3mg	20%
Calcium	59.4mg	63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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