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Decadent Caramel Layer Cake


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and rich dessert with creamy layers and topped with luscious caramel sauce, perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 cups cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press the mixture into a pan to form a solid crust.
  3. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold in the whipped cream gently.
  6. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
  7. Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining cream cheese mixture and more caramel sauce.
  9. Chill the cake for at least 240 minutes in the refrigerator.
  10. Before serving, top the cake with additional caramel sauce.

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, allow the cake to chill overnight. You can add nuts or swap caramel sauce for chocolate sauce for variations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: layer cake, caramel, dessert, easy recipe, special occasions