Description
A rich, fudgy one-layer cake with a tender buttermilk sponge and molten caramel filling, ideal for family celebrations or cozy gatherings. Blending butter and oil for a moist crumb, this quick dessert combines speed and Southern comfort with customizable options.
Ingredients
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line a 9-inch round or 9×13-inch cake pan with parchment paper and grease lightly
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and vegetable oil until smooth
Add granulated and brown sugars; mix thoroughly
Add eggs one at a time, incorporating each before adding the next
Stir in vanilla extract
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk; mix on low initially, then medium speed until smooth
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface
Bake for 23-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs
Let cake cool completely
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter with ½ cup light and ½ cup dark brown sugar
Whisk in ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream until smooth and glossy
Spread warm caramel over cooled cake using a spatula
Let set before slicing into 12 pieces
Notes
For dietary needs, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour
Dairy-free option: substitute butter and oil blend with melted coconut oil
Enhance caramel flavor by using dark brown sugar for the frosting instead of light
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days
For a twist, press chopped pecans into the caramel layer before setting
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg