Homemade Caramel Pound Cake

🍮 Homemade Caramel Pound Cake

(Rich, buttery, and drizzled with luscious caramel—this classic Southern dessert is pure indulgence!)

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2½ cups granulated sugar

• 5 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Glaze:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

1. In a stand mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy (~5 mins).

2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

3. Mix in vanilla.

3️⃣ Alternate Dry & Wet Ingredients

1. On low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, then ½ of the milk. Repeat, ending with flour. Mix just until combined (don’t overmix).

4️⃣ Bake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Tap to remove air bubbles.

2. Bake 70-80 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

3. Cool in pan 15 mins, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

5️⃣ Make Caramel Glaze

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Stir in brown sugar and milk/cream. Bring to a gentle boil for 2 mins, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from heat, add vanilla, then whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.

4. Drizzle over the warm cake (reheat glaze if it thickens).

💡 Tips for Success

✔ Room Temp Ingredients: Ensures a smooth, even batter.
✔ Don’t Overbake: Check at 70 mins—cake should spring back when touched.
✔ Caramel Control: For a thinner glaze, add 1-2 tbsp extra milk.
✔ Storage: Keep covered at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Top with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel.

• Garnish with toasted pecans for crunch.

• Serve with coffee or spiced chai for a cozy treat.

This Caramel Pound Cake is moist, dense, and decadent—perfect for holidays or anytime cravings strike! 😍

Want a brown sugar swirl version or mini loaf pans adjustment? Ask away! 🍯