Air Fryer Caramel Cake Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Total Time:** 1 hour 30 minutes

**Preparation Time:** 30 minutes

**Overnight Preparation Required:** No

**Cooking Time:** 1 hour

### Tools
- Air fryer
- Induction stovetop
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- 2 small round cake pans
- Cooling rack

### Ingredients

#### Cake
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

#### Caramel Frosting
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

### Instructions

#### Cake

1. **Preheat Air Fryer:**
    - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).

2. **Prepare Cake Batter:**
    - In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    - In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
    - Beat in the egg until well combined. 
    - Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Stir in vanilla extract.

3. **Bake the Cake:**
    - Divide the batter evenly between the 2 small cake pans.
    - Place the pans in the air fryer basket and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    - Let the cakes cool on a rack.

#### Caramel Frosting

4. **Make Caramel:**
    - On the induction stovetop, heat the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts into a golden-brown syrup.
    - Carefully add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
    - Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. Boil for 1 minute.
    - Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.
    - Let the caramel cool slightly until it thickens enough to spread.

5. **Frost the Cake:**
    - Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the caramel frosting evenly over the top of each cake layer.
    - Stack the layers if desired, or serve as individual small cakes.

### Health Benefits
- **Moderation:** Enjoying a small serving can satisfy sweet cravings.
- **Homemade:** Less processed ingredients compared to store-bought cakes.

### Keywords
Dess, Caramel Cake, Small Batch, Air Fryer Cake, Homemade Cake

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