How to Make the Ultimate Caramel Cake

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subheading: For the caramel cake layers:

Cooking spray or butter

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed light brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cups whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: For the caramel frosting:

2 ½ plus ⅓ cups granulated sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup heavy cream

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: Equipment:

Measuring cups and spoons

2 (9-inch) round cake pans

Parchment paper (optional)

Electric hand or stand mixer

Rubber spatula

4 quart saucepan or Dutch oven

Candy thermometer

Long serrated knife

Offset spatula

Directions at thekitchn.com

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