- KitchenAid Stand Mixer: Offers powerful mixing capabilities for cake batter, ideal for consistent results.
- Dough Sheeter: Perfectly cuts dough into even thicknesses (note this is primarily for general use).
- Wardrobe: Powerful mixing capabilities suitable for various baking tasks, especially preparing caramel cakes.
- Electric Hand Mixer: An essential tool for mixing ingredients at various speeds and consistencies, beneficial in the entire baking process including caramel preparation.
- Silicone Spatula Set: Ideal for scraping bowls and ensuring all batter gets incorporated into the mixer, useful for any cake batter preparation.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: Precision in measuring ingredients is crucial for baking; this can ensure accuracy in recipes including caramel mixtures.
- Heavy-Duty Candy Thermometer: Used for monitoring sugar's temperature when making caramel, ensuring it reaches the correct stage necessary for a smooth and properly cooked caramel sauce.
- Saucepan (Stainless Steel): Essential for heating milk and butter or creating a simple syrup; sizes vary depending on recipe needs including those that form part of the preparation for caramel cake.
- Cake Pan Set (9-inch round pans): Standard size for many cakes, including caramel cake; options with non-stick coatings are available to facilitate easy release and cleaning after baking.
- Baking Sheet: Can be used to prepare the caramel sauce or other components of the recipe in batches, making it versatile for different stages of cake preparation.
- Electric Kitchen Oven: For baking, ensuring even heat distribution and precise temperature control is key for perfect results; critical in achieving a well-baked caramel cake with proper texture and flavor development.
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature 30 minutes
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Equipment: a candy thermometer
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