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Burnt Sugar Cake
Deep caramelized sugar transforms this elegant layer cake into something rich and sophisticated, with burnt sugar frosting and salted caramel for added depth.
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(83 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time1 hr
Bake time24 min
Total time4 hr 30 min
Makes10
Ingredients
1
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2
3/4 cup (180ml) boiling water
3
2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
4
2 teaspoons baking powder
5
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6
1 teaspoon salt
7
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
8
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
9
1/2 cup (120ml) cooled burnt sugar syrup
10
4 egg whites, at room temperature
11
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature
12
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
14
1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
15
4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
16
1/2 cup (120ml) cooled burnt sugar syrup
17
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
18
2 Tablespoons (30ml) whole milk or heavy cream
19
1/4 teaspoon salt
20
Homemade Salted Caramel, cooled
21
1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans*
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