Salted Caramel Buckle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this salted caramel buckle is how quickly it comes together. In just twenty minutes of prep, you'll have a stunning dessert in the oven that looks fancy but requires absolutely no special skills. The brown sugar here isn't just delicious, it actually contains molasses which gives you minerals like potassium and calcium. Best of all, this recipe uses ingredients you probably have on hand already, making it perfect for last minute gatherings or whenever you're craving something warm and indulgent. The combination of buttery cake with that gorgeous salted caramel sauce is honestly unbeatable.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 350 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 3 nulleggs
- 200 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 250 mlcaramel sauce
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for this step for a lighter texture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 4
Pour in the caramel sauce and mix until a smooth batter forms. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense buckle.
- 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centre is set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
- 6
Once cooled, drizzle with heavy cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: This will enhance the caramel flavor and add a touch of saltiness.
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