Salted Caramel Buttercream Layer Cake

CAKE

STEP 1

Combine cake mix, egg and water in a bowl.

STEP 2

Using a paddle, blend on slow speed for 1 minute. Scrape bowl.

STEP 3

Blend on high speed for 3 minutes.

STEP 4

Blend on medium speed for 2 minutes.

STEP 5

Blend through the melted butter on slow speed for 1 minute.

STEP 6

Deposit into a paper lined baking tin.

STEP 7

Bake at 175°C until baked through.

STEP 8

Transfer to wire rack to cool.

SALTED CARAMEL

STEP 1

Heat Sugar in a heavy duty saucepan, over medium heat. Constantly stir until sugar has melted.

STEP 2

Add in butter, stirring to combine. Caution, caramel will splutter.

STEP 3

Slowly add the cream, while stirring constantly. Once combined, leave to boil for 1 minute.

STEP 4

Remove from heat and stir in salt.

STEP 5

Allow to cool before using.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM

STEP 1

Place butter into a bowl.

STEP 2

Using a paddle, blend on high speed, until butter is light and pale in colour.

STEP 3

Add the icing sugar and blend on low speed for 2 minutes.

STEP 4

Add cream & salted caramel, blend on high speed until the mixture is light.

ASSEMBLY

STEP 1

Place one cake top side down onto a cake board.

STEP 2

Evenly spread a layer of caramel buttercream over the first cake.

STEP 3

Repeat with the remaining layers of cake, applying caramel buttercream between each layer.

STEP 4

Decorate as desired and drizzle with salted caramel.