Caramel Fudge Cake Food

EASY CARAMEL CAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter two 20cm springform tins and line the bases with baking parchment.
• Beat the butter and both sugars in a bowl with an electric whisk for a few mins until lighter in colour and fluffy. Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour and beating in between each egg. Add the remaining flour and milk. Divide between the cake tins and bake for 25-30 mins until they're golden, spring back when pressed, and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle. Cool in the tins for a few mins, then tip out and leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, for the icing, put the butter and icing sugar in a bowl and whisk for a few mins until light and airy. Whisk in the caramel briefly, adding 1 tbsp of boiling water to loosen, if needed. Set aside until the sponges are completely cool before assembling, or the icing will melt.
• Use half the icing to sandwich the cakes together, then spread the remainder over the top, smoothing it out with a knife or the back of a spoon. Leave in a cool place until ready to serve. Drizzle with the 3 tbsp extra sauce (warm briefly in the microwave if it's a little stiff), allowing some to drip down the sides if you like, and scatter over the toffee, chocolate or caramel pieces to serve. Edible glitter, birthday candles or sparklers, optional.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F; butter and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liquid (if using); beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated; pour HALF of batter into prepared pan; bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter; remove from heat; add condensed milk and mix well; spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture; top with nuts; return to oven; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
• A dollop of freshly-whipped cream on each piece is not a bad thing!

CARAMEL-FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan as needed with water, until the sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until the sugar is amber in color, about 8 minutes. Pull pan from the heat and carefully add the cream and butter. Take care; it may spatter. Whisk until smooth.
• Stir the chocolate, vanilla, and salt into the hot caramel until smooth. Serve sauce warm.
• Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat slowly, in a microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring, until warm and saucy. Be careful not to overheat or butter can separate from the caramel sauce.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare cake mix as package directs.
• Pour 2 cups of the batter into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter.
• Remove from heat, add condensed milk and mix well.
• Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake.
• Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.
• Top with nuts.
• Return to oven and bake 30-35 minutes, or until tooth-pick comes out clean.
• Cool.
• Garnish as desired.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base of two 18cm sandwich tins. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well.
• Make a well in the centre and add the golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil and milk. Beat well with an electric whisk until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into the two tins and bake for 25-30 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Remove from oven, leave to cool for 10 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack.
• To make the icing, beat the unsalted butter in a bowl until soft. Gradually sieve and beat in the icing sugar and cocoa powder, then add enough of the milk to make the icing fluffy and spreadable.
• Sandwich the two cakes together with the butter icing and cover the sides and the top of the cake with more icing.

BANANA OATMEAL CAKE WITH CARAMEL FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In medium bowl mix together flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
• In large bowl, with electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
• Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas and buttermilk, mixing lightly after each addition.
• Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 inch (32 x 23 cm) cake pan.
• Bake at 350 F ( 180 C) for 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
• Cool completely on cake rack.
• Ice with Caramel Fudge Frosting.
• Frosting: 1/3 cup butter 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk, 2% 2 cups sifted icing suga r Melt butter in saucepan.
• Stir in brown sugar.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir over low heat 2 minutes.
• Stir in milk.
• Heat to boiling.
• Remove from heat. Gradually stir in icing sugar.
• Spread on cooled cake. Yield: 24 servings Garnish plate with a sliced strawberry and banana slices that have been dipped in orange or lemon juice.

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer. Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake. Cool on a wire rack., Frost with whipped topping. Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to pkg directions.
• Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and pour into greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
• Bake at 350F for 35-40 mins or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer.
• Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Frost with Cool Whip.
• Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips.
• Store in fridge.

SALTED CARAMEL FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 20 x 20cm cake tin with baking parchment. Tip the sugar, cream, butter and glucose syrup into a large pan. Warm over a low heat to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter, stirring occasionally.
• When the sugar has dissolved, put a sugar thermometer in the mixture, making sure the end is completely covered by the syrup - if it's not, transfer the mixture to a smaller pan that's still large enough for the syrup to bubble. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to the boil, stirring occasionally to stop it catching. When the thermometer reaches 116C - or 'soft ball' stage, remove the pan from the heat.
• Leave the mixture to stand, undisturbed, for 5 mins, until the temperature drops to 110C, then stir in the vanilla bean paste and a good pinch of salt.
• Remove the thermometer, then vigorously beat the mixture with a wooden spoon, checking the temperature every minute or so until it drops again to about 60C. By this time, the mixture will be really thick and have lost its glossy shine. Take the thermometer out and continue beating the mixture for a few more minutes. This part is crucial as it helps create small sugar crystals that give the fudge its smooth, creamy texture.
• Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using a spatula. Dot the caramel over the top, and swirl it through the fudge using a skewer. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sea salt, then leave to cool overnight at room temperature - don't put it in the fridge, as it will become sticky and won't set properly. Cut into 36 bite-sized pieces. Will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two months.

APPLE CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Cover a 9X11 inch baking dish with parcement paper.
• Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Peel the apples and cut them into thin wedges.
• Whisk together flours, oats, flaxseed, cinnamon and baking powder in a baking bowl.
• Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Pour in the butter and stir gently. Then add the dry in two batches.
• Pour batter into the baking tin and press down the apple slices. Sprinkle with nuts and bake for about 20 minute.
• Create the caramel fudge by bringing the cream, syrup and sugar to boil in a small heavy-based saucepan. Let it simmer for about 10 min and stir in the salt. Remove the cake from the oven and pour over the fudge while the cake is hot.
• Put it back in and bake for a further 5 minute.

CARAMEL FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Cook sugar with cream in saucepan until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water (approx 234-240 degrees on candy thermometer).
• Add butter and vanilla.
• Remove from heat, stir until it has cooled and gotten to spreading consistency.