Caramel Crunchy Cake Recipe π°✨
✨Caramel Crunchy Cake Recipe π°✨
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crunchy Praline Topping:
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Sponge Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Caramel Filling
- Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns golden brown.
- Slowly add heavy cream while stirring (be careful, it will bubble).
- Stir in butter, salt, and vanilla, then remove from heat and let it cool.
Step 3: Make the Crunchy Praline Topping
- Heat sugar in a pan until it melts and turns golden brown.
- Add chopped nuts and butter, stirring quickly.
- Pour onto a parchment-lined tray and let it cool until hard.
- Once set, crush it into small crunchy bits.
Step 4: Make the Caramel Drizzle
- Melt sugar in a pan until golden, then stir in butter.
- Slowly add cream and mix until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake
- Place one sponge layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel filling.
- Add the second cake layer on top.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle the crunchy praline topping over the caramel drizzle.
- Optionally, garnish with caramel shards or extra nuts.

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