Description
Salted caramel cheesecake delivers a luxurious dance of sweet and salty flavors that will enchant dessert enthusiasts. Creamy layers nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust promise pure indulgence for anyone craving a sophisticated twist on classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) baking spread
- 250 grams (9 ounces) butter, very soft
- 4 eggs
- 225 grams (8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 175 grams (6 ounces) caster sugar
- 250 grams (9 ounces) icing sugar
- 1 × 379 grams incarnation caramel
Sugars and Flavor Enhancers:
- 55 grams (2 ounces) light muscovado sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 115 grams (4 ounces) salted caramel fudge, chopped into small pieces
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas 4 and line two 20cm round cake tins with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend all cake ingredients using an electric mixer for precisely 2 minutes until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Carefully distribute the batter evenly between the prepared tins, using a spatula to create a level surface.
- Place the cake tins in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown appearance and a risen texture.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow to rest in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- While cakes cool, create the frosting by whipping butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy, then gently fold in the remaining caramel and salt for a rich, balanced flavor.
- Once completely cooled, assemble the cake by spreading one-third of the icing between the two cake layers as a delicate filling.
- Cover the entire cake’s top and sides with the remaining frosting, creating a smooth and even coating.
- Garnish the cake by sprinkling chopped fudge over the surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Briefly chill the cake to set the frosting, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Check cake doneness by inserting a skewer into the center, which should come out clean when baked perfectly.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cake texture.
- Adjust salt quantity in caramel frosting based on personal taste preference, starting with small increments.
- Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to help frosting set and enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 527 kcal
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 371 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg