on Sep 05, 2012, Updated Sep 06, 2023 170 Comments Southern Caramel Cake. It’s just hard to beat it. It is one of my family’s all-time favorite cakes – especially for holidays, birthdays and major celebrations. You can just count on it appearing to make those special occasions even more special. Memorable even. It’s odd to put that much significance on a cake, but you know, that’s just the way it goes around my house. I’ve talked about this cake before and how much the recipe means to my family. The original cake will forever be a family-favorite. Anything used for my baby’s first birthday cake has to be extra special. Don’t you think? Oh my goodness. Just seeing that photo makes my heart melt. Where has the time gone? But thankfully, we weren’t celebrating my baby’s birthday this past weekend. I’m not exactly ready for him to be 11 yet. It was my Mama’s turn. So, since my Mama has given the world to me, I thought it was only fitting that I make her very favorite cake for her on her birthday. But, I did something we’ve never done in my family. I changed the recipe! GASP! I did. I really did. And I wasn’t struck by lightening. I went to bed and slept well. I woke up and pinched myself because I hadn’t gone to…. well, you get the picture. Before I go on. You really can’t go wrong with the original Southern Caramel Cake recipe that I’ve shared and made a thousand and one times. It’s perfect. No kidding. Perfect. But, if you want to have a little fun with this cake and change things up a bit, you might just fall in love with this version, too. So. Here’s what I did. I made the cake recipe and the frosting recipe both just a touch lighter. And I mean lighter as in texture, not as in calories. Just to be clear. Just look at that texture! Gracious! Let me just say, no one refused a piece. And the birthday girl loved it. Please note that this recipe makes a three layer, 9-inch cake. I used the batter from one of the layers to make my Little Buddy some cupcakes. He couldn’t wait. Here’s the recipe for my Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting that I think you should make for your next special occasion. Like a birthday, anniversary, engagement, shower, or just because it’s Wednesday. That’ll do, too. Enjoy!Robyn xo
