Description
Caramel Cloud Cake is a light, airy dessert with a fluffy texture and rich, buttery caramel flavor that melts in your mouth. This simple yet impressive cake blends soft crumb with luscious caramel glaze, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Glaze
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Pan: Grease your cake pan with butter and lightly dust it with flour to prevent sticking, ensuring the cake releases perfectly after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to combine evenly and add air, which contributes to the light texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, unlocking that rich caramel undertone in your cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract thoroughly, which enhances the flavor and improves texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with heavy cream to maintain moisture and softness.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, creating that signature cloud-like texture.
- Prepare the Caramel Glaze: While the cake cools, gently heat brown sugar and butter with heavy cream over low heat until smooth and glossy, then pour evenly over the cooled cake for an irresistible finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure better blending and a lighter cake.
- Do not overmix the batter; gently fold to keep the air bubbles intact for a fluffy crumb.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer for consistent baking to avoid dense centers.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before glazing to prevent the caramel from melting away.
- Use high-quality butter and sugars to enhance the depth of the caramel flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Caramel cake, light cake, fluffy dessert, caramel glaze, buttery cake
