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17 Decadent Caramel Cakes That Are Better Than Any Dessert

FEBRUARY 05, 2023
17 Decadent Caramel Cakes That Are Better Than Any Dessert
Caramel cakes are one of our favorite desserts. From classic recipes to creative spins, these cakes are simply irresistible and sure to be a hit at any party or event. Our collection of the best caramel cake recipes are sure to add sweetness to your day. Whether you’re looking for a simple caramel cake recipe to make for friends or an over-the-top cake for a special occasion, we’ve got a recipe for you. Get ready to indulge in some seriously sweet and delicious caramel goodness!
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Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Ice Box Cake

Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Ice Box Cake is a dreamy, creamy, no-bake, salty sweet icebox cake! Perfect dessert for summer!
1
7,909
46
12 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
602
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Ice Box Cake
April Go Lightly

Caramel Cake Recipe

This easy Caramel cake recipe is yummy! The caramel acts as frosting and icing on top of the old fashion homemade cake for dessert.
1
39
45 min
TOTAL TIME
660
CALORIES
$1.60
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake Recipe
Southern Living

Sea Salt-Caramel Cake Recipe

While these tender cake layers taste divine, it’s the caramel frosting that really wows. It’s outrageously rich— and doesn’t require the use of a candy thermometer. Top the frosted cake with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a fancy finish. Your guests will love this cake during the holidays, but you...
2,665
3,308
2 hr
TOTAL TIME
728
CALORIES
$0.70
PER SERVING
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Sea Salt-Caramel Cake Recipe
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Food Charlatan

Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing

Have you ever had Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing? It's a classic Southern treat! But instead of a layer cake, I made this into a thin sheet cake. Less time baking, more time eating, I say! It's really easy to put together.
22
47,725
210
32 min
TOTAL TIME
452
CALORIES
$0.60
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing
Yummy N Tasty

Caramel cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with this delectable caramel cake that will take your taste buds to a whole new level.
94
636
CALORIES
$0.68
PER SERVING
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Caramel cake
Country Living

Banana-Caramel Cake

Banana cake + caramel icing = heaven on a plate. Overripe bananas are a must in this recipe.
2
6
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
644
CALORIES
$0.78
PER SERVING
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Banana-Caramel Cake
The Baking Noob

Chocolate Caramel Cake with Sea Salt Buttercream

An indulgent and delicious chocolate caramel cake topped with a creamy sea salt buttercream that will have you coming back for seconds!
101
9
1 hr 45 min
TOTAL TIME
1863
CALORIES
$3.32
PER SERVING
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Chocolate Caramel Cake with Sea Salt Buttercream
Cake Whiz

Chocolate Caramel Cake

The best, classic, old fashioned, quick, easy chocolate caramel cake recipe, homemade with simple ingredients from scratch. Soft, moist with caramel icing.
1
2,986
5
55 min
TOTAL TIME
912
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
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Chocolate Caramel Cake
Chef In Training

Caramel Praline Sheet Cake

A moist and delicious brown sugar sheet cake with an amazing caramel frosting. The sheet cake is topped wight he most delicious sweet and crunchy pralines for a perfect bite each and every time!
3,312
47
817
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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Caramel Praline Sheet Cake
Liv For Cake

Caramel Cake

This Caramel Cake recipe is perfect for that die hard caramel fan in your life. Homemade caramel sauce is used in the cake layers, frosting, and the drip!
2
8,311
40
4 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
1064
CALORIES
$1.54
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake
Southern Living

Caramel Cake

Would you believe us if we told you this cake only requires 15 minutes of prep time? Sure, we’re not including that to-die-for Caramel Frosting, but fluffy layers ready for devouring—absolutely. Reviewers say this old fashioned caramel cake has the consistency of pound cake. Sound decadent? Just ...
265
11
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1067
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake
Layer Cake Parade

Southern Caramel Cake

Take your taste buds on a sweet ride with this classic Southern Caramel Cake! This easy-to-make recipe is full of deliciousness--a moist cake, a creamy caramel frosting, and a crunchy pecan topping. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Southern delight!
328
1
872
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Southern Caramel Cake
The Seaside Baker

Chocolate Caramel Corn Cake Recipe

If you're looking for a fun chocolate cake recipe this caramel popcorn topped cake with chocolate ganache hits all the marks!
44
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
726
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Chocolate Caramel Corn Cake Recipe
Swans Down®

Caramel Cake

An old-fashioned caramel cake made from scratch is a mainstay in Southern kitchens. Rich and almost as dense...
1
219
1
4 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
893
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake
Foodness Gracious

Caramel Butter Cake Bars

Delicious, rich and creamy. These caramel butter bars are amazing and ready to rock any summer party or pot luck you attend! A little bit like a cheesecake but with a butter cake crust and thick chocolate chunks!
144
1
55 min
TOTAL TIME
861
CALORIES
$1.04
PER SERVING
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Caramel Butter Cake Bars
Willow Bird Baking

Southern Caramel Sheet Cake

This Southern Caramel Sheet Cake is a giant, moist sheet cake covered in real deal Southern caramel icing. It takes quite awhile to make, so plan ahead -- but it's perfect for a potluck and worth the wait! I just turn on a fun TV show as my caramel bubbles away.
2 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
347
CALORIES
$0.46
PER SERVING
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Southern Caramel Sheet Cake
The Seasoned Mom

Caramel Cake

A classic Southern dessert, this show-stopping Caramel Cake is the perfect addition to your holiday celebration!
1
3 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
611
CALORIES
$0.49
PER SERVING
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Caramel Cake
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