Caramel Cake with Caramel Nut Frosting

This recipe makes a three-layer cake with a caramel and nut frosting.

• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 3 cups white sugar
• 2 ½ cups cake flour
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round pans. Sift flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt together and set aside.

Step 2

Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until smooth.

Step 3

Divide batter into three 8 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

Step 4

Caramel Nut Frosting: In a heavy saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar, evaporated milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Lower heat and cook until soft ball stage. Stir with spatula to keep from sticking. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and nuts. Beat until spreading consistency.