{"id":133,"date":"2024-10-29T12:24:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.147.244.93\/~grandbab\/?p=133"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:42:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:42:50","slug":"caramel-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Deal Caramel Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">There&#8217;s a reason why my Real Deal <strong>Caramel Cake<\/strong> is sought after by everybody on the web.  It&#8217;s legit the best, hands down!  It&#8217;s been the number one caramel cake recipe online for over 10 years, and here&#8217;s why!  It&#8217;s got a moist buttery yellow cake base made from scratch that&#8217;s coated in the ultimate caramel icing from my Mississippi bred Aunt Beverly who handed it down to me.  The icing is cooked slowly over the stove until it reaches the perfect sticky silky texture.  This is about as authentic of a recipe as you will find, plus I have a video to help you along with step by step images.  They don&#8217;t call it the real deal for nothin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  It's got a moist buttery yellow cake base topped with scratch caramel icing. #caramel #caramelcake #cake #cakerecipe #dessertrecipe #southernrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"Real Deal Caramel Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of the best caramel cake recipe on a white plate under a cake server with full caramel cake in the white background\" class=\"wp-image-62446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake20-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quinary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/five-stars.png\" alt=\"Five star review\" class=\"wp-image-65220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d574f72f855ef2cfdac2ad26abe5c2f\" style=\"letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">They&#8217;re Lovin&#8217; It! Here&#8217;s what They&#8217;re Sayin&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">\u201cThe absolute best! Ten toes down! Make me feel like I am back down south at my cousin Bert house who kept a caramel cake on her table for every family occasion!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u2014Janel robinson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Folks from the South know that an old fashioned caramel cake is a delicacy.  It&#8217;s a classic that deserves time, love and true skill.  It ain&#8217;t to be played around with.  That&#8217;s why Southern folks know that everybody can&#8217;t make this recipe.  I couldn&#8217;t wait to share this recipe with you that&#8217;s been in my family for as long as I can remember.  The funny thing about caramel cake is a lot of people did not become familiar with it until the movie &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1454029\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Help<\/a>&#8221; mentioned it. After the movie was released in theaters, I saw tons of replicas of this classic cake online but none of these recipes were as authentic as I thought they should be.  Let me show you why they call this one the &#8220;real deal&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#The_Lowdown_of_The_Best_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"The Lowdown of The Best Caramel Cake\">The Lowdown of The Best Caramel Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Ingredients_You_Will_Need_To_Make_Southern_Caramel_Cake_From_Scatch\" title=\"Ingredients You Will Need To Make Southern Caramel Cake From Scatch\">Ingredients You Will Need To Make Southern Caramel Cake From Scatch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#How_to_Make_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"How to Make Caramel Cake\">How to Make Caramel Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#How_to_Serve_Old_Fashioned_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"How to Serve Old Fashioned Caramel Cake\">How to Serve Old Fashioned Caramel Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Recipe_Substitutions\" title=\"Recipe Substitutions\">Recipe Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\" title=\"Recipe Variations and Additions\">Recipe Variations and Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_the_Best_Old_School_Caramel_Cake_Recipe\" title=\"Expert Tips and Tricks for the Best Old School Caramel Cake Recipe\">Expert Tips and Tricks for the Best Old School Caramel Cake Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#How_to_Store_Classic_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"How to Store Classic Caramel Cake\">How to Store Classic Caramel Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Your_Cake_Creations\" title=\"Your Cake Creations\">Your Cake Creations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#More_of_the_Best_Cake_Recipes_Youll_Love\" title=\"More of the Best Cake Recipes You&#8217;ll Love\">More of the Best Cake Recipes You&#8217;ll Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Fave_Caramel_Recipes\" title=\"Fave Caramel Recipes\">Fave Caramel Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Real_Deal_Southern_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"Real Deal Southern Caramel Cake\">Real Deal Southern Caramel Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Video\" title=\"Video\">Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#ORIGINAL_CAKE_LAYER_INGREDIENT_RATIOS_FROM_A_WHILE_AGO\" title=\"ORIGINAL CAKE LAYER INGREDIENT RATIOS FROM A WHILE AGO\">ORIGINAL CAKE LAYER INGREDIENT RATIOS FROM A WHILE AGO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#i\" title=\"\u00a0\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#How_To_Store_Classic_Caramel_Cake\" title=\"How To Store Classic Caramel Cake\">How To Store Classic Caramel Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-of-the-best-caramel-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_of_The_Best_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>The Lowdown of The Best Caramel Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Southern Classic Done the Right Way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Baking and Simmering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Contains Dairy and Gluten boos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> Buttery, Moist, Vanilla Vibes with Sweet, Gooey, Rich, Caramel Vibes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Intermediate to Advanced (this ain\u2019t for the faint of heart!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ee1b89d955fdb8fe47f3540fea7fa69\"><strong>The Moistest Cake Ever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make this right and don\u2019t overbake, you will have a super tender, light yellow butter cake that is the perfect foundation for that insanely addictive caramel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9423a84a00e87dd94676bfea046475bc\"><strong>A Caramel Icing that Straight Up Hits!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen, this icing is the thing that keeps folks coming back asking you how you made it! It takes patience and commitment. While it\u2019s a simple recipe with simple ingredients, you gotta be all in on making it just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13b3ebe623a55b4554187016bb56a810\"><strong>No Shortcuts!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My southern caramel cake recipe is all from scratch with no shortcuts. We play no games here. If you see one of those recipes online that tell you brown sugar goes in caramel, run don\u2019t walk! That ain\u2019t it boos! This is how you make caramel cake like the Southern old schoolers do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-will-need-to-make-southern-caramel-cake-from-scatch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_You_Will_Need_To_Make_Southern_Caramel_Cake_From_Scatch\"><\/span>Ingredients You Will Need To Make Southern Caramel Cake From Scatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  It's got a moist buttery yellow cake base topped with scratch caramel icing. #caramel #caramelcake #cake #cakerecipe #dessertrecipe #southernrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"The Best Caramel Cake Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs, sugar, flour, butter, vanilla and other ingredients on a white surface in bowls and measuring spoons to make a Southern caramel cake\" class=\"wp-image-62452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake1-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake1-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-moist-caramel-cake-batter\">For the Moist Caramel Cake Batter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> This is gonna give our cake that buttery, tender crumb.  And it needs to be room temperature boos.  Grab unsalted so you can control the salt content here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetable oil:<\/strong> Truth be told, butter cakes can sometimes dry out if you let them overbake slightly so I give y&#8217;all some insurance by adding just a little neutral flavored oil in to keep it moist.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated sugar<\/strong>: Creamed with that butter, sugar gives structure and texture as well as the perfect amount of sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flour: <\/strong>Cake flour is the move here so our cake doesn&#8217;t develop too much gluten and get tough.  We lighten the texture by sifting it too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs: <\/strong>They bind the cake together and give structure while also adding rich flavor and color too! Egg yolks have more moisture than egg whites so we add a couple in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking powder, baking soda and salt:<\/strong> These give our cake some lift so it rises and is fluffy while also providing a bit of flavor. Don&#8217;t ever forget to sprinkle a pinch of salt in any dessert you make.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sour cream: <\/strong>This is gonna give this cake so much moisture and a bit of tangy flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy Whipping Cream: <\/strong>This adds more richness and moisture to our cake base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong> Grab the very best you can find since the quality will dictate how much of that wonderful aromatic vanilla vibe you get in your finished product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-caramel-cake-icing\">For the Caramel Cake Icing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> We use salted here.  This is the base of our caramel and nothing adds better richness than real butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaporated Milk:<\/strong> This is gonna give that creaminess and smooth silky texture once that caramel thickens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:<\/strong> If it ain&#8217;t sticky and sweet, it ain&#8217;t caramel.  Gotta add that sugar boos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong> Yep, that vanilla has to show up again to enhance that final flavor with some slight aromatic notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-caramel-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>How to Make Caramel Cake <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-19c9b37d2369f7506d535f302d2ac8ae\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-19c9b37d2369f7506d535f302d2ac8ae\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMix Up the Cake Batter\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-19c9b37d2369f7506d535f302d2ac8ae\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Butter, sugar and oil in a stand mixer mixing on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMix\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe butter, oil, and sugar on high until good and mixed up. We are looking for nice, light and fluffy vibes so let the mixer go for about 4-5 minutes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs being added to cake batter on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTurn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe mixer to medium speed and mix in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time until they are well incorporated. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla added to cake mixture in stand mixer bowl\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttoss in the vanilla extract and mix again.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients going into stand mixer bowl to mix cake on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSift\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSift the cake flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a medium sized bowl then slow the mixer to slow speed. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sour cream being added to cake mix in stand mixer bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlternate\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadding in the dry ingredients with the sour cream and heavy cream then finally end with the rest of the dry ingredients.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Completed yellow caramel cake mixture in stand mixer bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe end of mixing, the batter should be silky and super smooth.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-quinary-background-color has-background\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t overmix. Once you begin adding in the dry ingredients, it&#8217;s time to relax boos. We don&#8217;t want to overact the gluten and create a tough cake texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-a797a22763d1ef2bdc674e3e1ced4462\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a797a22763d1ef2bdc674e3e1ced4462\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tTime to Bake!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a797a22763d1ef2bdc674e3e1ced4462\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Three cake pans filled with yellow cake before baking on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvenly \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpour batter into the greased up parchment lined cake pans and bake in the oven until fully baked, about 23-30 minutes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Baked cake layers before icing with caramel\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRemove\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe cake pans from the oven and cool on cooling racks for 10 minutes and then remove them from the pan to continue cooling.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-quinary-background-color has-background\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> You don&#8217;t want to overbake the cakes. I suggest checking earlier and watching closely in the last 5-10 minutes of baking so you can remove them as soon as they are done.  Remember if you are using the toothpick test, a few moist crumbs are fine.  It shouldn&#8217;t come out completely clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-d324babbe7e11e3a6e95aa1f84428483\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-d324babbe7e11e3a6e95aa1f84428483\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 3:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMake the Caramel Cake Icing\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-d324babbe7e11e3a6e95aa1f84428483\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Butter, sugar, evaporated milk in a saucepan on white countertop melting together\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe butter, evaporated milk, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat, mix together after it all melts.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Finished caramel icing on stovetop after cooking on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tover low to medium heat for about 1 1\/2- 2 hours, stirring consistently and watching the entire time to make sure it does not burn. Once it has thickened and the caramel has darkened to a beautiful golden brown, it&#8217;s good to go boos.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-quinary-background-color has-background\"><strong>TOP TIP:<\/strong> Low and slow is the best way to achieve this perfect icing. The color will deepen and it will naturally thicken but it takes time y&#8217;all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-quinary-background-color has-background\"><strong>TOP TIP: <\/strong>Remember to make sure that the caramel turns the color and thick texture of the photo BELOW before stopping the heat. It should also COMPLETELY coat the back of a spoon and slowly slide off to ensure thickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-6929d7884c68c45840046535642aad02\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-6929d7884c68c45840046535642aad02\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 4:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tIce the Cake and Serve It up!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-6929d7884c68c45840046535642aad02\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake14-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Layer of yellow cake being spread with caramel icing with spatula on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcake layers are cooled, add a small dollop of icing to the center of your cake plate then place the first layer on top (no need to level the cake). This will help it stay in place.  Using an offset spatula, spread a 1\/4 of the caramel icing over the first layer spreading to the ends. Let it set for about 5 minutes so it can firm up just a bit.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake13-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel cake layers being iced and stacked on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThen\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcarefully add the next layer and center it directly over the first layer. Repeat adding another 1\/4 of the icing and spreading over it. Set another 5 minutes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake15-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel added to top layer of cake\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinally\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trepeat with the final layer of the cake adding right on top. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CaramelCake17-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel spread on layers of cake ready to serve\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpread\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe remaining caramel cake icing over the top and around the sides of the cake. It ain\u2019t gotta be perfect because it\u2019s homemade ya dig? Let it set for about 30 minutes to set then get ready to serve it up!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-serve-old-fashioned-caramel-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Serve_Old_Fashioned_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>How to Serve Old Fashioned Caramel Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ice Cream or Whipped Cream:<\/strong> While caramel cake can stand on its own just fine, some homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/vanilla-ice-cream\/\">vanilla ice cream<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\">whipped cream<\/a> on the side ain&#8217;t never hurt nobody.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Southern Sunday Supper:<\/strong> Homemade caramel cake is right at home after a feast of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/big-mamas-fried-chicken\/\">fried chicken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/collard-greens-recipe\/\">collard greens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/baked-candied-yams\/\">candied yams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-black-eyed-peas-recipe\/\">black eyed peas<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/hot-water-cornbread\/\">hot water cornbread<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thanksgiving:<\/strong> After you&#8217;ve had your fill of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/\">fried turkey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/honey-glazed-ham\/\">honey glazed ham<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cornbread-dressing-recipe\/\">cornbread dressing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-green-beans\/\">Southern green beans<\/a>, serve this caramel cake recipe along with that <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinners-sweet-potato-pie\/\">Black folks sweet potato pie<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birthday:<\/strong> Go against the grain and serve this for the next birthday gathering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Ultimate Southern Dessert Spread:<\/strong> Get a buffet together for a wedding shower or book club meeting and serve this up along with some <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe-how-to-make-peach-cobbler\/\">Southern peach cobbler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cream-cheese-pound-cake-recipe\/\">cream cheese pound cake<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/hummingbird-cake-recipe\/\">hummingbird cake<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quinary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/five-stars.png\" alt=\"Five star review\" class=\"wp-image-65220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d574f72f855ef2cfdac2ad26abe5c2f\" style=\"letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">They&#8217;re Lovin&#8217; It! Here&#8217;s what They&#8217;re Sayin&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">\u201cWe owe a debt of gratitude to Aunt Bev. Her caramel icing is the most luscious thing I\u2019ve tasted in years \u2013 it\u2019s worth every minute you watch it thicken. And the cake \u2013 it\u2019s my new standard for yellow cake. Thank you for sharing this. FIVE stars and more!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/comment-page-67\/#comment-276414\">JEAN GROW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-substitutions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Substitutions\"><\/span>Recipe Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> If you only have unsalted, add in a pinch of salt to the icing.  If you only have salted butter, omit the salt in the cake batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sour Cream:<\/strong> If ya ain&#8217;t got sour cream lying around, sub in buttermilk or even plain greek yogurt.  They will both give that wonderful tangy flavor and moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cake Flour:<\/strong> You can make your very own boos!  Just grab all-purpose flour and cornstarch and follow these steps on <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-cake-flour\/\">how to make cake flour<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Powder:<\/strong> No baking powder? Combine 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar with 1\/4 teaspoon of baking soda to create a great substitute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  It's got a moist buttery yellow cake base topped with scratch caramel icing. #caramel #caramelcake #cake #cakerecipe #dessertrecipe #southernrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"The Best Caramel Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead of a homemade caramel cake from scratch with a slice being taken out of the whole on a white cake stand on a server\" class=\"wp-image-62450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake24-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-and-additions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\"><\/span>Recipe Variations and Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turtle Vibes: <\/strong>If you love turtle candy, this can give all those vibes too.  Drizzle the classic caramel cake with some smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/chocolate-ganache\/\">chocolate ganache<\/a> and sprinkle on toasted pecans.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt it Up:<\/strong> Ain&#8217;t nothing like salted caramel y&#8217;all.  Salty and sweet stay winning.  Just add some sprinkles of sea salt over the cooled caramel icing to really amp up the salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rum:<\/strong> Add a little rum extract to the batter to give a fun boozy note.  You can toss a bit into the caramel too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong> Change the layers to this <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/\">chocolate birthday cake<\/a> for a delish chocolate caramel cake that is as indulgent as they come.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give it Fall Vibes:<\/strong> Either change up the cake layers to <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/pumpkin-spice-turtle-cake\/\">pumpkin cake layers<\/a> or add some apple filling to the layers, and it&#8217;s ready for Autumn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips-and-tricks-for-the-best-old-school-caramel-cake-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_the_Best_Old_School_Caramel_Cake_Recipe\"><\/span>Expert Tips and Tricks for the Best Old School Caramel Cake Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>This cake recipe takes planning boos.<\/strong> Make sure you allow plenty of time to bake this up- at least three hours from start to finish. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is your cake sliding?<\/strong> It&#8217;s because the caramel icing recipe is too thin and needs to be thickened u some.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure the cakes are fully cool<\/strong> before icing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After cooling the icing,<\/strong> if you see that it is too warm and still not completely thick enough, cool it in the refrigerator to allow it to thicken more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want more of a frosting texture?<\/strong>  Some people like to take the caramel and whip it in a stand mixer to create more of a frosting rather than an icing. That is totally up to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give it time to cool.<\/strong> I like to let it cool at least 30 minutes. It will help with frosting the cake without the icing dripping everywhere and the layers sliding too much.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  It's got a moist buttery yellow cake base topped with scratch caramel icing. #caramel #caramelcake #cake #cakerecipe #dessertrecipe #southernrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"The Best Caramel Cake Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake22-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of old fashioned caramel cake on a white plate with a fork full taken out on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-62448\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-classic-caramel-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_Classic_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>How to Store Classic Caramel Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room Temperature: <\/strong>This cake can stay at room temp for up to 3 days due to the high sugar content in the cooked icing.  Just add to a cake carrier to keep it protected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fridge: <\/strong>Wrap your cake loosely with plastic wrap or add to a cake carrier to keep it from drying out.  It will last about 4 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Double wrap your iced cake loosely in plastic wrap so it creates a good sealing.  Then wrap the plastic wrap with foil for an extra layer of freezer burn protection.  It should last about 2 months boos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Re-Serve: <\/strong>Bring your slices back to room temperature before serving it up!  It will soften the texture and return the caramel icing back to silky glory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1665615870268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make Southern Caramel Cake ahead?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yep you sure can.  You can make the layers ahead and freeze by wrapping them tightly with plastic wrap so they don&#8217;t get any freezer burn.  Just let them come back to room temperature before you ice the cake. You can also make the icing ahead of time and pop in an airtight container in the fridge.  When you are ready to ice the cake, reheat gently on the stovetop and add a little warm milk to loosen it if necessary.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1665770041913\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">My caramel cake icing is a little runny. What can I do to fix it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Remember not to remove your icing from the stove until it is completely thickened and coating the back of a spoon and slowly falling off.  If you still ended up not thickening enough, you can stick the caramel in the fridge after you finish it to allow it to thicken more.\u00a0 Wait for it to solidify some, and then add a little warm milk if you need it to be more spreadable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717006776259\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to sift the flour in this Old Fashioned Caramel Cake recipe?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yep I suggest that you do boo.  It will create a much lighter, airy and smooth texture.  However it will still turn out fine if you don&#8217;t do it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717017342810\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Help! My caramel cake icing is too thick!  What should I do?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Easy fix y&#8217;all!  Just loosen it up by adding just a bit of warm milk.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717017464545\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I overbaked my caramel cake layers.  What can I do?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you think your cake may have turned out a bit dry, a little simple syrup will help.  You can make it by adding equal parts sugar and water to a pot simmering over medium heat.  Once the sugar dissolves, you can brush this on top of the cake layers.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-cake-creations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Cake_Creations\"><\/span>Your Cake Creations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love seeing your Real Deal Caramel Cake Recipe Creations!! &nbsp;Check out some of the amazing photos I have received! After more than 10 years, I must say my southern caramel cake recipe is still one of my top ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  It's got a moist buttery yellow cake base topped with scratch caramel icing. #caramel #caramelcake #cake #cakerecipe #dessertrecipe #southernrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"The Best Caramel Cake Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-760x760.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of Images of readers real deal caramel cake creations.\" class=\"wp-image-8080\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"The best real Southern caramel cake recipe on the web! If you want authentic Southern Caramel Cake with the best caramel icing, you must make this recipe. It is the real deal for real.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-760x760.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/caramel-cakes-images-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-of-the-best-cake-recipes-you-ll-love\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_of_the_Best_Cake_Recipes_Youll_Love\"><\/span>More of the Best Cake Recipes You&#8217;ll Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/black-forest-cake\/\">Black Forest Cake Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/red-velvet-cake\/\">Red Velvet Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/banana-pudding-cake\/\">Banana Pudding Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/sour-cream-pound-cake-recipe\/\">Sour Cream Pound Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/peach-pound-cake\/\">Peach Pound Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fave-caramel-recipes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fave_Caramel_Recipes\"><\/span>Fave Caramel Recipes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-pie-with-how-to-video\/\">Homemade Caramel Pie<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-frosting-buttercream\/\">Caramel Buttercream Frosting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-apple-cheesecake-recipe\/\">Caramel Apple Cheesecake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/salted-caramel-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4042\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/salted-caramel-lava-cakes\/\">Salted Caramel Lava Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-10631\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"10631\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-gbc-2024\"><div class=\"gbc-recipe-card\">\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--top\">\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__img\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"450\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CaramelCake22-450x690.jpg\" class=\"attachment-vertical-thumbnail size-vertical-thumbnail\" alt=\"A slice of old fashioned caramel cake on a white plate with a fork full taken out on a white background\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__top-right\">\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Deal_Southern_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>Real Deal Southern Caramel Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This is the Best Southern Caramel Cake.  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class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Caramel Icing <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal 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Cake\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hubbub-save-this-is-shortcode\" class=\"hubbub-save-this-is-shortcode\" value=\"true\" \/><\/form>            <\/div><div class=\"hubbub-save-this-afterform\">                    <p class=\"hubbub-save-this-afterform-paragraph-wrapper\"> <\/p>                <\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__details\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Jocelyn Delk Adams<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-10631 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10631\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--middle\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10631\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIsHwC\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">9 inch round cake pans<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIrXHO\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stand mixer<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OuOJqF\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Offset Spatulas<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-10631-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"10631\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake: (UPDATED)<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter&#032;1 stick, room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 stick, room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/2&#032;cups&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large&#032;eggs&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large&#032;egg yolks&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolks<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 3\/4&#032;cups&#032;cake flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-cake-flour\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">cake flour<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;kosher salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/4&#032;cups&#032;sour cream&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/3&#032;cup&#032;heavy whipping cream&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy whipping cream<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For Aunt Bev&#8217;s Caramel Icing:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;cups&#032;salted butter&#032;1 1\/2 sticks\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 1\/2 sticks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;24&#032;oz&#032;evaporated milk&#032;2 (12 oz cans)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">evaporated milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2 (12 oz cans)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-10631 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"10631\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"10631\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-10631-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10631\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Start by preheating your oven to 325\u00b0F then liberally spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with non-stick baking spray or grease and flour.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In your mixer bowl, add oil and butter and beat for 2 minutes on high speed. Slowly add in sugar and beat on high speed for an additional 4-5 minutes until very pale yellow and fluffy. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Next, add eggs, one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in vanilla extract and mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sift cake flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a medium sized bowl.  Turn your mixer down to its lowest speed, and slowly add flour into batter in two increments then add baking powder, salt and baking soda. Be careful not to over beat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Lastly, add sour cream and heavy cream and scrape down sides and mix until just combined and turn off mixer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Evenly pour cake batter into prepared baking pans and place in oven to bake for 17-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes just barely clean but don&#39;t over bake!! I personally start checking the cakes around 16 minutes just to be sure since everyone&#39;s oven is different.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove cakes from oven and rest in pans for 10-15 minutes. Invert cakes from pans onto cooling racks until cooled.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Caramel Icing:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add butter, evaporated milk, and sugar to saucepan over medium low heat until everything has melted together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Leave over medium low heat stirring consistently for about 1 1\/2- 2 hours (watch the entire time to make sure it does not burn until thickened and caramel has darkened to a beautiful golden brown. Note: if it is taking a while, you can turn up the heat a little more to speed up the thickening process but you MUST WATCH CAREFULLY AND STIR FREQUENTLY.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make sure that the caramel turns the color of the photo below before stopping the heat.  It should thicken to the texture in the video as well.  <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">It should also thickly coat the back of a spoon to ensure thickness.  See notes below for additional tips for the caramel.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Be careful to watch, adjusting heat temperature to not let it burn.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool for about 15-20 minutes to allow it to thicken before icing the cake.  If you see that it is too warm and still not completely thick enough, cool it in the refrigerator and get it thick!  <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">P.S. Some people like to take the caramel and whip it in a stand mixer to create more of a frosting texture.  That is totally up to you.  <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To Assemble<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To assemble, make sure those cake layers have cooled down completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add a small dollop of icing to the center of your cake plate or stand then place the first layer on top. This will help it stay in place.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using an offset spatula, spread a 1\/4 of the caramel icing over the first layer spreading to the ends. Let it set for about 5 minutes so it can firm up just a bit.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Then carefully add the next layer and center it directly over the first layer. Repeat adding another 1\/4 of the icing and spreading over it. Set another 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10631-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finally repeat with the final layer of the cake adding right on top. Spread the remaining caramel cake icing over the top and around the sides of the cake.Let it set for about 30 minutes to set then get ready to serve it up!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-10631\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video\"><\/span>Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKQK87oApn4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ORIGINAL_CAKE_LAYER_INGREDIENT_RATIOS_FROM_A_WHILE_AGO\"><\/span>ORIGINAL CAKE LAYER INGREDIENT RATIOS FROM A WHILE AGO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-1\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span>\u00a0unsalted butter, room temperature<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-2\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"2.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 1\/2 cups<\/span>\u00a0sugar<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-3\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"7\">5<\/span> large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n<li>2 large egg yolks<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-4\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"cup\">3 cups<\/span>\u00a0sifted cake flour<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-5\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span>\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-6\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1\/2 tsp<\/span>\u00a0baking powder<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-7\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1\/2 tsp<\/span>\u00a0baking soda<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-8\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span>\u00a0sour cream, room temperature<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-9\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span>\u00a0vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-10\" class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span>\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-classic-caramel-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Store_Classic_Caramel_Cake\"><\/span>How To Store Classic Caramel Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Room Temperature:\u00a0<\/strong>This cake can stay at room temp for up to 3 days due to the high sugar content in the cooked icing. Just add to a cake carrier to keep it protected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridge:\u00a0<\/strong>Wrap your cake loosely with plastic wrap or add to a cake carrier to keep it from drying out. It will last about 4 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong>\u00a0Double wrap your iced cake loosely in plastic wrap so it creates a good sealing. Then wrap the plastic wrap with foil for an extra layer of freezer burn protection. It should last about 2 months boos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Re-Serve:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring your slices back to room temperature before serving it up! It will soften the texture and return the caramel icing back to silky glory.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">862<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">104<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">221<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">316<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">319<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">81<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">1260<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">220<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--cta\">\n    <div 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