Description
Indulge in this Creamy Caramel Cake, a tender and moist dessert infused with delicate sweetness, rose water caramel, and a crunchy almond crumble. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 200g (7oz) Granulated Sugar (for cake): Adds sweetness and creates a light texture.
- 200g (7oz) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a creamy and tender cake.
- 4 Large Eggs: Provide richness and bind ingredients.
- 120ml (½ cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and creates a smooth batter.
- 2 tsp (10ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor profile.
- 2 tsp (10g) Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise.
- ¼ tsp Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 150g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar (for caramel): Creates a beautiful amber caramel.
- 80g (⅓ cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): Adds richness to the caramel.
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a velvety smooth caramel.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Rose Water: Adds a delicate floral aroma.
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt (for caramel): Enhances caramel sweetness.
- 50g (⅓ cup) Sliced Almonds: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 20g (2 tbsp) Brown Sugar: Contributes molasses flavor.
- 1 tsp (5g) Melted Butter (for almond crumble): Binds crumble ingredients.
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Pan: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and 200g sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool Completely: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Make Rose Caramel: Melt sugar, whisk in butter, then cream, simmer, and stir in rose water and salt.
- Toast Almonds & Crumble: Toast almonds, then combine with brown sugar and melted butter.
- Assemble & Decorate: Drizzle caramel over cake and sprinkle with almond crumble.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream. Toast almonds for enhanced flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cake,caramel,rose water,almond,dessert,baking,sweet,floral,crumb