This Caramel sheet cake recipe is not only a crowd pleaser it feeds a crowd! A caramel cake topped with an amazing caramel frosting it's guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.
Spray a jelly roll pan or sheet pan with cooking spray.
In a saucepan, combine butter and water and place over medium heat. Stir until butter melts. You can also do this in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl.
Add in buttermilk and eggs. Whisk together.
Add in sugar and extracts.
Pour in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until smooth and lump free. Use a wire whisk.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Mix up frosting while cake is baking.
Caramel Frosting
In a medium size sauce pan, combine sugar and butter over medium heat. Stir until butter melts. Let it come to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add in milk and bring mixture back to a boil.
Remove from the heat and add in extracts and powdered sugar. Stir well until smooth and no lumps
Pour warm frosting over warm cake, use an offset spatula to spread quickly as frosting sets up quickly.
Notes
You can make this caramel sheet cake in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Your cake will be thicker and your frosting layer will also be thicker. The bake time will be longer, 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.Make your own buttermilk:You can make your own buttermilk by adding 2 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar to regular milk. Let sit for 5 minutes. You can also replace the buttermilk with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.