Have you ever tried making a caramel cake? Are you still not sure? Good news! This recipe is perfect for beginners. Today's blog will share a simple caramel cake recipe for beginners. There are many types of caramel cakes, including butterscotch caramel and salted caramel. Any flavour you like can be used. Let's get started.

Ingredients

* Softened salted butter, 225g plus additional for the tins * 125g goldencaster sugar * 100g light brown soft Sugar * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 4 large eggs * 225g self-raising flour * 2 tbsp milk * toffee, chocolate or caramel pieces, to decorate

Icing

* 200g softened salted butter * 400g icing sugar * 70g caramel sauce, dulce de leche or caramel spread, plus 3 tbsp to serve

Method

STEP 1 * This recipe will use the oven. Preheat the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 180 degrees. * Meanwhile, take the 20 cm cake tins and butter them well. Butter paper can be used to line the tins, which will allow for a smooth transition between the tins. STEP 2 The cream is made. Use an electric whisk to beat butter and sugars until you have a light, fluffy texture. * After that, we will add vanilla, eggs, and a few spoonfuls flour. Make sure to beat the mixture well after each ingredient so it comes together smoothly. * After that, we will add the flour and milk. * When the mixture is ready, pour it into the tins you have prepared. Place the mixture in two tins. Bake for 20-30 minutes. * Watch out for it to turn golden. This is an indicator that it's being cooked. * Check the inside of the cake by inserting a skewer into it. It's considered cooked if it comes out clean. * Keep it cool once you are done. Do not touch it until it is completely cooled. * Place the tins on wire racks to allow for air circulation and for the base to cool down. STEP 3 * While the sponge cools, we move on to the icing. * To do this, we first combine butter and icing sugar in a bowl. Then we whisk it until it becomes light and airy. * Next, add some caramel and some boiling water (only when necessary to loosen the icing). * After the sponge is done, add the icing to it. Make sure the sponge is cool before you place it. STEP 4 * To ice the sponge, place it on top of each other and bring them together. Cover the sponge with the remaining icing. To achieve a neat look, spread it evenly. To make it smoother, you can use a knife to cut or the back of a spoon. * A cake stand can be used to smoothen the sides of the sponge. It makes it easier because the sponge can be turned easily on the stand. * Allow it to cool down until it sets. To achieve a drip-down effect, drizzle some sauce over the top of your cake. To achieve the desired look, you can use edible glitter or sparklers.

For beginners, simple caramel cake recipe