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Caramel Pound Cake

This Caramel Pound Cake is a delightful blend of moistness and rich, buttery flavor, drizzled with a velvety caramel sauce. Perfect for busy days!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
Baking
  1. Pop the pan into the oven and bake for about 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. If your cake begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil about halfway through baking.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Making Caramel Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it’s a deep amber color.
  2. Once melted, add the butter and stir until combined.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once the cake has completely cooled, slice it and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense cake. You can add nuts to the batter for extra crunch.