Ingredients:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the caramel frosting:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. ????️????
- In a large bowl, cream together the white sugar and butter until light and fluffy. ????????
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. ????????????????
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and beating until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. ????????
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
To make the caramel frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Repeat with the remaining layers, spreading frosting between each layer and on top and sides of cake. ????????