Description
Indulgent salted caramel butter cake bars offer a luxurious dessert experience that melts hearts with rich, creamy layers. Caramel-infused goodness and buttery textures invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweet and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, creating a uniform base layer.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface of the cake base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously pour caramel sauce over the condensed milk layer, creating a swirled pattern.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly across the top, focusing on creating balanced salt distribution.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden edges and a slightly jiggly center indicating perfect gooey texture.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours.
- Lift out using parchment paper edges and slice into rectangular bars using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Chill the butter cake base briefly before adding caramel layers to prevent mixing and ensure clean, distinct layers.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more uniform cake texture and easier mixing process.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining same measurement proportions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using flaky Maldon sea salt instead of regular sea salt, creating delightful salt crystal bursts in each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg