Salted Caramel Butter Poke Cake Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with this yummy cake! It may look elaborate but I promise you that it incredibly easy to make. Topped with salted caramel, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

Here’s a guide on how to make this cake at home.

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, brought to room temp*
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups all purpose flour, scooped and leveled
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cup salted caramel sauce

Butter Sauce

½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Equipment:

(2) 8 inch cake pans
Non stick Baking Spray
Measuring Cups & Spoons

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 35-40 min

Servings: 10-12 ppl

How to Make Caramel Butter Poke Cake

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Spray two 8-inch cake pans with non-stick spray and set aside.

Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.

5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

6. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined.

7. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Butter Sauce

About 45 minutes into the baking time, start making the butter sauce.

In a small saucepan, add the butter, sugar, and vanilla.

Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it rest until the cakes are done baking.