Nutty Caramel Cake Recipe

This Nutty Caramel Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich caramel flavors with a variety of nuts for added texture and taste. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes basic baking techniques. You can pair it with a chicken recipe for a well-rounded meal or enjoy it on its own as a decadent dessert.

Delicious Nutty Caramel Cake

This cake features layers of moist vanilla cake filled with a luscious caramel sauce and topped with a mix of crunchy nuts. The preparation takes about 1 hour and serves 8 people, making it ideal for gatherings.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), chopped
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Additional nuts for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Milk: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel sauce on top, then sprinkle with additional nuts. Place the second layer on top and drizzle with more caramel sauce.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake, garnished with extra nuts if desired.