Ingredients:<\/p>\n
For the cake:<\/p>\n
1 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n
1 cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n
\u00be cup packed brown sugar<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/p>\n
2 large eggs<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup buttermilk (or milk + \u00bd tsp vinegar)<\/p>\n
\u00bc cup molasses (for rich butterscotch flavor)<\/p>\n
1 tsp baking soda<\/p>\n
\u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n
\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon (optional)<\/p>\n
For the caramel icing:<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/p>\n
1 cup packed brown sugar<\/p>\n
\u00bc cup heavy cream<\/p>\n
1 tsp vanilla extract<\/p>\n
Pinch of salt<\/p>\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square baking pan.<\/p>\n
Cream Butter & Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n
Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.<\/p>\n
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).<\/p>\n
Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients.<\/p>\n
Stir in Molasses: Gently fold in molasses until evenly distributed throughout the batter.<\/p>\n
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30\u201335 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n
Cool Completely: Allow cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.<\/p>\n
Make Caramel Icing: In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble.<\/p>\n
Simmer & Finish: Reduce heat and simmer for 2\u20133 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.<\/p>\n
Frost Cake: Let the icing cool slightly\u2014just enough so it doesn\u2019t melt the cake. Spread evenly over cooled cake.<\/p>\n
Serve & Store: Slice and enjoy! Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness<\/p>\n
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