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Caramel Crunch Cake

Mouthwatering Caramel Crunch Cake for Sweet Celebrations

Enjoy a decadent Caramel Crunch Cake, perfect for sweet celebrations and satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.5 cups Sugar brown sugar enhances flavor
  • 4 large Eggs flax eggs for egg-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
For the Caramel Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted recommended
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for a silky finish
For the Caramel Crunch Topping
  • 1.5 cups Caramel Candy homemade is a delicious substitute
  • 1 cup Pecans or Almonds swap in walnuts if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix 2 cups of flour, 1 ½ cups of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder until well combined.
  3. Whisk 4 eggs until frothy, then mix into dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes; check with a toothpick.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Melt 1 cup of butter, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and 4 cups of powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Frost the top of one cake layer, add the second, and frost the top and sides.
  8. Melt 1 ½ cups of caramel candy, mix with 1 cup of chopped nuts, and sprinkle over cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting for the best results.

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