1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- Follow the instructions mentioned in the previous Salted Caramel Sauce section to prepare the sauce.
4. Make the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, salted caramel sauce, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream if needed.
5. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce. Repeat with the second and third cake layers.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with additional salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve your delicious Salted Caramel Cake!
This cake is a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, making it a perfect treat for special occasions. Adjust the salt according to your taste preferences. Enjoy!
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