Mile High Caramel Pound Cake recipe
Mile High Caramel Pound Cake is the perfect balance between decadence and simplicity. It's ideal for special occasions or simply to satisfy a craving for something sweet.
Servings: 20 people
Ingredients
- Pound Cake Ingredients:
- 4 c All Purpose Flour
- 4 c Granulated Sugar
- 2 c Unsalted Butter - room temperature
- 10 Large Eggs - room temperature
- 1 ½ c Buttermilk - room temperature
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 tsps Vanilla extract
- Caramel Ingredients:
- ½ c Unsalted Butter (Salted may be used, but omit the additional salt)
- 1 c Light brown sugar
- 14 oz. Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Steps to make the Pound Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter together then slowly add in the granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until creamy (approximately five minutes).
- Add the vanilla extracts.
- Then add the eggs to the bowl one at a time, mixing only until combined before adding the next egg.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the flour 1 c at a time, on low speed, until combined alternating with the buttermilk. Start with the flour and end with the flour.
- Spray an 18-cup bundt pan with baking spray. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about an hour and 30 minutes (or longer if needed). The cake is done once an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Allow the cake to continue to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Steps to make the Caramel:
- In a large pot or pan, over medium heat, melt your stick of butter.
- Add the brown sugar and mix until combined and no longer grainy.
- Add the condensed milk and mix.
- Stir occasionally until your desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the salt and vanilla and remove from the heat. Immediately pour over the cooled cake as desired.
- Once the caramel has set, serve and enjoy!