Description
Caramel Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert infused with deep caramel flavor and topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a comforting, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- For the Caramel Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter to cool completely.
- For the glaze: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and milk; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let the glaze cool slightly, then pour over the cooled cake. Let it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened for smooth creaming.
- Let the glaze cool just enough to thicken slightly so it clings to the cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can make the cake a day ahead; the flavors develop even more overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: caramel pound cake, caramel glaze cake, southern cake, bundt cake, rich buttery cake