Here's how to make a caramel cake at home.

Prepare the Caramel, in a saucepan, melt 1 cup of sugar over medium heat until it turns into a golden-brown caramel. be careful not to burn it. once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Make the Cake Batter, in a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients, in another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add the Caramel, gradually add the cooled caramel to the batter, mixing until well incorporated.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk. stir gently until the batter is smooth.

Bake the Cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). grease and flour a cake pan, then pour in the batter. bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. serve the delicious caramel cake on its own or with a drizzle of caramel sauce.