15/10/2025
๐๐Decadent Caramel Crunch Cake๐๐
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crunch Topping:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Bake the cakes: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the caramel sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.
Prepare the crunch topping:
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Stir in the cinnamon.
Assemble the cake:
Place one of the cooled cakes on a serving plate.
Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with crunch topping. Repeat with the second cake.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy ๐๐๐