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Salted Caramel Butter Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

Swap half the butter for unsweetened applesauce to reduce saturated fat, and use a reduced-sugar caramel sauce for a lighter option without losing flavor.

This Salted Caramel Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgence that combines a tender, buttery cake with a luxurious caramel glaze and a perfect finishing touch of flaky sea salt. Each bite delivers the ideal balance of sweet and salty flavors, with the rich caramel soaking into the soft cake layers to create pure decadence. It’s the kind of show-stopping dessert that turns any occasion into something special.

If you love the sweet and salty combination, you’ll also enjoy our Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel for another irresistible caramel treat. For more indulgent cake experiences, try our Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake or White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake—both deliver that same luxurious, celebration-worthy sweetness.

Salted Caramel Butter Cake

Salted Caramel Butter Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher

Salted Caramel Butter Cake is rich, tender, and indulgent—finished with a luscious caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
4.3 from 4 votes
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

450

kcal

55

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

    • 1 cup granulated sugar

    • 0.75 cup unsalted butter

    • 2 large eggs

    • 0.5 cup milk

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

    • 0.5 teaspoon salt

    • 0.75 cup caramel sauce

    • 2 tablespoons sea salt

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it lightly with butter.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are well combined and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them.
    • Pour in the vanilla extract and mix it in, ensuring that the flavor is evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
    • Once the batter is smooth, pour it into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula or spoon.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cooled cake, spreading it to cover the entire surface evenly.
    • Sprinkle the sea salt over the caramel sauce to taste, ensuring an even distribution for the perfect salty-sweet flavor.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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    4.3 from 4 votes

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