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Decadent Golden Lion Mane Cake Recipe with Easy Caramel Buttercream Frosting

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A rich, golden-hued cake with a moist crumb and silky caramel buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations and indulgent moments.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups (315 g), sifted
  • Baking powder – 2 ½ teaspoons
  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter – 1 cup (227 g), softened
  • Granulated sugar – 1 ¾ cups (350 g)
  • Large eggs – 4, room temperature
  • Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
  • Buttermilk – 1 cup (240 ml), room temperature
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200 g) for caramel base
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup (113 g), cold and cubed
  • Heavy cream – ½ cup (120 ml), warmed
  • Powdered sugar – 2 ½ cups (300 g), sifted
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt – ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper. (10 minutes prep)
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, turmeric powder, and salt. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. (3 minutes)
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed just until combined. (4 minutes)
  6. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Smooth tops with spatula. Bake 30–35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (30–35 minutes)
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. (At least 1 hour)
  8. Make caramel: In saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar, stirring constantly until deep amber color (5–7 minutes). Remove from heat, whisk in cold butter until smooth. Slowly add warm heavy cream while whisking. Return to low heat and cook 1–2 minutes until silky. Cool to room temperature. (15 minutes)
  9. Prepare caramel buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cooled caramel and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add sea salt and mix. (7–10 minutes)
  10. Frost cake: Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread caramel buttercream generously. Add second layer and frost top and sides evenly. Optionally pipe swirls or smooth with spatula. (10 minutes)

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Watch caramel carefully to avoid burning. Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting buttercream. If buttercream is too soft, chill for 10 minutes and re-whip before frosting. Sifting dry ingredients ensures lighter crumb. For dairy-free or gluten-free adaptations, substitute ingredients as noted in recipe.

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