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• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour — Sifted for a lighter (softer sponge.)
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder — Helps the cake rise beautifully.
• ¼ teaspoon salt — Balances the sweetness.
• 3 large eggs — Use at room temperature for better volume.
• ¾ cup granulated sugar — Adds sweetness and helps create a tender crumb.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — Adds a warm (classic flavor.)
• ½ cup whole milk — Keeps the cake soft and moist.
• ¼ cup unsalted butter — Adds richness and buttery flavor.
• ¾ cup brown sugar — Gives the caramel its deep (rich flavor.)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter — Creates a smooth (buttery caramel.)
• ½ cup heavy cream — Makes the caramel creamy and glossy.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — Enhances the caramel flavor.
• ¼ teaspoon salt — Optional (but adds a delicious salted-caramel balance.)