Mama Ruby's Made-From-Scratch Caramel Cake Recipe
Mama Ruby's Delicious Caramel Cake Made from Scratch
I love caramel cake. My mom's is the best! Luckily for you all, she gave me permission to share her delicious, popular recipe with you all. Learn how to make both the cake and icing from scratch.
Caramel is one of my most favorite sweets and tasty delights! Here's a brief history that you may find interesting: Caramel is basically an American confection that can be traced back to as early as the 17th century. Folks began using caramelized sugar with water to make goodies and ate these as candies.
However, since it was so delicious, easy to make and transport, and had such a long-lasting shelf life, other advanced variations started happening. By the mid-1850s, someone discovered that the addition of milk and fat to the caramelized sugar yielded a sweet, chewy confection, which we know as caramel. Caramel was born and has continued to gain popularity! You can enjoy it in this cake, for one.
Enjoy!
Ingredients for Caramel Cake and Icing
For the cake:
- 2 sticks of butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 8 ounces of sour cream
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- ΒΌ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
For the icing:
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions for the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 355F.
- Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and beat. Then, add sour cream.
- Fully mix in dry ingredients until batter is relatively smooth.
- Prepare your three cake pans and lightly butter and flour them.
- Pour your cake better into the three lightly buttered and floured pans and smooth out.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake(s) cool for about five minutes in the pan, then turn them over on a cooling rack(s).
Instructions for the Caramel Frosting
- Melt butter and brown sugar and evaporated milk.
- Cook for two minutes over medium heat. Add vanilla and mix. (Note: Make sure this is no longer than two minutes so you don't burn your frosting).
- Remove immediately from heat after two minutes.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
The frosting should be enough for a three-layer cake. Once you are done making both components, frost your cake layers to your liking and enjoy!
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The cake looks delicious. I really enjoy baking and I'm always looking for new recipes. I'll have to try this one. 5 Stars!!
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This recipe looks wonderful - I am always looking for new ones!
This cake looks delicious! 5*
yum! love caramel anything, will have to try this
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Yumm! This sounds absolutely delicious and I'm sure my hubby would love this.
We have one of your pie recipes and now this wonderful cake. Thank-you for putting these on a lens. Thank-you.
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Gotta love Mama Ruby Isbill! What a great smile! Thank you for the recipe. I appreciate the info on it. Sounds just wonderful.
This cake is evil. If I make this I would be tempted to eat a slice every chance I get until there is none left. Can you imagine me eating one whole caramel cake all by myself? I see my greedy side grinning. Stay away from me cake!
Yummy! I will have to try that recipe. thanks for sharing it.
Nice lens. I've never had caramel cake before, but it sounds good.
Tasty!
Yummy, too bad I'm on a diet!
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the recipe Brought water in my mouth
This sounds mouth-wateringly good!
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Wow it looks delish! I saved this recipe in my cookbook!
I will definitely have to try this cake recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Too, too yummy! Caramel frosting is my very favorite. Must try this recipe & check out some others! Fun lens!
Looks really good and yummy!
Looks delicious! =P
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Sounds absolutely delicious - your Caramel cake from scratch.
How nice of you to share this wonderful recipe. Please thank your mother. It sounds amazing!
This sounds delicious!
Iâll follow your momâs delicious recipe. I love caramel! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this Great Carmel Cake Recipe
That does sound delicious.
Wow...this sounds so delicious! Thank you for the recipe. I will try tonight.
wow, looks really tasty! will try baking it next week, thanks!
simply delicious! thank you for a delightful lens! cheers
Yammy cake, My mouth is full of water after seen the cake.
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I love caramel cake. This one looks so yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
This just made my day, and is now bookmarked among my favorite recipes.
I can't wait to try this! I love caramel--in anything, on anything, by itself--it's almost equal to chocolate. Thanks for all the caramel--and a great lens!
Yummy!!! I absolutely love caramel too!!!! I want a piece of this fabulous cake!!!!!
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This is an interesting cake recipe!
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Your caramel cake sounds delicious. I can' wait to try it.
This sounds amazing
Wonderful...I love caramel. Thanks for sharing.
This looks absolutely delicious.
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A lovely lens and another recipe for me, a recipe collector, to try.Thank you also for your recent visit to my mens cooking help lens.
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Caramel cake is one of my favorites and this looks great!
Mmmm! I love caramel. Can't wait to try this cake! Thanks for sharing.
great!
Mama Ruby's Caramel Cake - sounds like a "burnt sugar" cake I used to have the recipe for years ago. My husband says - save that recipe!! He's ready for the mess in the kitchen for this one!! I'm notorious for a huge mess when I bake from scratch.
I am so hungry for caramel now! Well done!
I liked that video. Makes it more clear to understand this yummy lens.
I have always loved caramel but have never tried cooking. As always Moms are the best cooks.
Caramel cakes would always make me smile and this flavor is perfect for wedding cakes! Brides would always love to have a taste of caramel from their cake.
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Yummy, thanks for sharing the recipe!!
This looks so good!
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Thanks for sharing mama's recipe.
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I have been wanting to bake a caramel inspired dessert! It looks like this might have to be it. Thanks for sharing.
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Yum, yum! Can't wait to try your recipe!
Thanks Mama Ruby for passing down the recipe! It is very generous of this lens to share the homecade caramel cake sweetness -
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Oh, this brings back a flood of memories for me! My grandmother used to make a Caramel cake every year for Christmas.
You're making me fat! Great recipe, great lens.
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The video was an awesome touch, it helps to see as well as read the instructions!
I am the dessert eating king, but can honestly say I have never had caramel cake. I will remedy that soon!! Great lens!
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nice recipe i will try it. i hope u like my recipe also thanks
nice recipe i will try it. i hope u like my recipe also thanks
I love anything caramel!
The cake sounds gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it.
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mmmmm, carmel.
Thumbs up and yummy.
Now, I feel like eating caramel..Yum!
THANKS FOR SHARING THIS CAKE RECIPE GOING TO TRY IT!!
What a wonderful lens! Great recipes!
Fantastic lens,homemade cakes are the best
I just tried making it and it was delicious! i had just one problem i live in mexico and whenever i make a cake if it is not adjusted for high altitud it tends to sink in the middle while bakin, which is exactly what happened to this recipe, would you by any chance have a high altitud recipe for this cake? or any advises on what i could do? also is the sugar used for the bread regular sugar or is it brown sugar? i would appreciate your answer, thank you very much
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@anonymous: Here are Some tips From:
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/tips...
Increase flour. Slightly increasing the amount of flour can strengthen the cake during baking and reduce the chances of it caving in. Flour should be increased 1 to 4 tbsp, depending on the recipe and elevation. Add 1 tbsp of flour per cup of flour required in the recipe. As altitude rises, additional tablespoons of flour can be added. All-purpose flour works well at high altitudes and may be preferable to cake flour because of its higher protein content, which improves strength and shape retention during and after baking.
Add eggs or egg yolks. Eggs act as a structural ingredient in baking, with an effect sometimes compared to that of the protein, gluten. Eggs also improve moisture retention. For instance, if a recipe calls for large eggs, it may help to use extra large eggs instead when baking at high altitude.
Reduce leavening agent. Since lower air pressure increases the chances that the cake will rise quickly and then collapse, reducing the leavener will in turn reduce the chances that the cake will rise too quickly. Reduce by about 1/8 to 2/3 teaspoon, depending on the altitude. If using whipped eggs whites as a leavener, whip them until they form soft peaks rather than stiff peaks. This will leave more room for expansion during baking, reducing the chances that the cake will collapse.
Increase oven temperature or baking time. Oven heat can be increased about 25°F if the baking time is kept the same, or the baking time can be increased if the temperature is kept around a moderate 350°Fâtry 10 to 15 minutes to start, but you may need to experiment.
Never heard of this caramel cake until now. I love caramels, so I would probably enjoy this home made cake. I wonder if I can add some chocolate to it somehow?
Sweet lens. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Very nice lens, thanks for sharing it :)
I love caramel. And the recipe looks good!
@Lee Hansen: Yeah, chocolate - because it is not rich enough already! Pastiche you are a wild thing.
Why do I come to pages like this? Oh that's right, because I was instructed by Squidoo to find something "yummy." This suits the bill perfectly - very good lens, love the personal approach. Squid Angel Blessed! (But is there a difference between caramel and carmel? or just spelling)
This is a wonderful lens: it has a personal story, beautiful pictures and clear directions, and I personally know that caramel cake is terrific. Angel Blessed!
I am going to try this
Nice lens They look great.
Cake was delicious my honey was thrilled with it!!
Wow..looks good! Nice lens
Pinned to Recipes I Want To Try - because this winter when it is cool enough to turn on the oven in the RV, I am sooooo gonna make the caramel cake and frosting from this recipe. I can tell from reading it that it is going to be rich and delicious and I can hardly wait to make one.
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The cake sounds delicious!! I would love to try making it someday!
I love caramel in general and specifically caramel cake! Great lense!
How did it take me so long to find this! I love caramel. This is an exceptional lens.
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@MarcellaCarlton: It is delicious! Thanks for the visit and have a great day!
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@EdwardCarr: Thanks for the visit and have a great day!
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@JenwithMisty: It is a great dessert! Thanks for the visit and have a great day!
Nice lens. My grandma has a really great and easy recipe for caramels.
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@imjens: Thanks for the visit!
Thank you for sharing, I will try this one. I love caramel cake..
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@aylsbillones1: Thank you for the visit and comments!
a really great lens.. i attempted the quiz but 0/5. :( i should update myself..!
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@anonymous: Thanks for the visit and comments.
I love love love Caramel and your lens is awesome! Thank you for sharing.
awesome...
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@alexzone2020: Thanks for the visit!
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@makemoneyonline5: Had some of this cake last week! Yummy! Thanks for visit!
awesome i can't wait to try it :)
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@misskristinathorpe: Delicious!
I can't wait to try this caramel cake
I absolutely love caramel cakes. Thanks for the recipe!
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@MaysLounge: Thank You so much for your comment and visit!
Yum! Caramel is my favorite, I must try this out
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@rawwwwwws lm: Thanks for visit and comments. Have a great day!
I'd really love to try this caramel cake
I wish you and your families would be healthy and happy, i like your mama's cake, it loos so warm and sweet.
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@anonymous: Thanks! It is great!
Yummy yummy. Thanks for sharing these wonderful recipes.
Did just now the caramel icing and it turned out overly sweet! I should have decreased the icing sugar to at least 1 cup. I placed it back on the stove and added 1.5 cans of evap milk hoping it could lessen the sugary taste.
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@Cynthia Haltom: Thanks, Have a great day
My grandmother made something very similar - so yummy!
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@SheGetsCreative: Yep! m Yummy!
I've actually never tried caramel cake but I love caramel so I'm sure I'd love it!
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@Melissa Miotke: Thank you and have a great day!
I love caramel cake!
So excited to try your recipes. I love caramel! Thank you for caramel cake recipe!!! Can't wait to make it.
Oh my goodness, I remember caramel cakes from my childhood. This is a must-try recipe! Pinning.
This has become one of my my "go-to" cakes. It always turns out perfectly and is always the delight of any gathering. I am at sea level and find that the baking time is shorter by about 5 minutes. Also the cakes moisture is enhanced by brushing between layers with a little liquid. I use a little rum or vanilla flavor in water. Finally figured out that the cake looks better if frosted while the icing is hot. At a recent birthday party where there was a red velvet cake and a peach cobbler, the guest gathered around the caramel cake and and chanted, "cut the cake, cut the cake". U till it was gone. Very gratifying for a baker.
Thank you for sharing the recipe and the legacy of your precious Mom.
I love this cake. It is the best cake I have ever made.
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