This The best real Southern Caramel Cake is a sweet and simple old-fashioned cake recipe that I think you’re going to love. If you want authentic Southern Caramel Cake, you must make this recipe. This Caramel Cake recipe is perfect for that die hard caramel fan in your life.
Yield: 12 servings
The Best Southern Caramel Cake Recipe

This The best real Southern Caramel Cake is a sweet and simple old-fashioned cake recipe that I think you’re going to love. If you want authentic Southern Caramel Cake, you must make this recipe. This Caramel Cake recipe is perfect for that die hard caramel fan in your life.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups Cake flour, sifted
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
For Caramel Icing:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 2 cans evaporated milk 12 ounces each
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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