Name: Salted Caramel Bundt Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature; 3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. packed light brown sugar; 1 tsp. instant espresso powder; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tbsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 c. whole milk; 1/2 c. unwrapped hard caramel candies, such as Werther's Original (about 24); 2/3 c. heavy cream; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. white chocolate chips

Step 1For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Butter a 12-cup bundt pan, then dust with flour, tapping out the excess, making sure the pan is fully coated. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Beat the butter, brown sugar and espresso powder in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 more minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.

Step 2Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake until a long toothpick or skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes in the pan, then invert the cake onto a rack to cool completely.

Step 3For the glaze: Put the hard candies in a small resealable bag and roughly crush with a rolling pin. Pour the candies into a small saucepot and add the heavy cream and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the candies are totally melted and the glaze is smooth and thick, scraping the bottom of the pan so the mixture doesn’t burn. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly and thicken a bit more.

Step 4Meanwhile, put the white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle the salted caramel glaze over the cake, letting it run down the sides. Drizzle the white chocolate over the caramel. Let set, about 10 minutes.

Salted Caramel Bundt Cake

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