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Fluffy Caramel Cloud Cake

Fluffy Caramel Cloud Cake
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Dreamily light and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this Fluffy Caramel Cloud Cake pairs an ethereal cake base with rich homemade caramel for a truly unforgettable dessert. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you crave a slice of heaven!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar (for caramel)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Water (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, cubed (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Heavy Cream, warmed (for caramel)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for caramel)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (for caramel)
  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) Cake Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar, divided
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (for cake)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, softened (for cake)
  • 4 Large Egg Yolks, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Whole Milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for cake)
  • 6 Large Egg Whites, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3-4 cups (360-480g) Powdered Sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup Reserved Caramel Sauce (for frosting)
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk or Cream (to adjust frosting consistency)
  • Pinch of Salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Caramel Sauce: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Boil without stirring until deep amber. Remove from heat, whisk in 1/2 cup butter, then slowly add warmed cream, vanilla, and salt. Cool completely.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease, flour, and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk cake flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter until smooth, then add dry mixture and beat until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add Yolks and Vanilla: Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then add vanilla.
  6. Alternate Wet and Dry: On low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
  7. Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to foamy. Add cream of tartar, then gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff glossy peaks form.
  8. Fold Whites into Batter: Gently fold whipped whites into the batter in three additions.
  9. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake 30-35 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
  10. Make Frosting (Optional): Beat 1 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and milk/cream until fluffy. Add pinch of salt.
  11. Assemble Cake: Layer cake with frosting and/or caramel sauce between layers. Frost top and sides. Drizzle with extra caramel if desired.

Notes

For extra depth, brown the butter used in the frosting before creaming. For salted caramel lovers, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel drizzle before serving.

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