Homemade caramel for cake

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 12 hr 15 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to cook caramel for a cake? You will be surprised how simple it is! Measure and weigh all ingredients according to the list.

2. STEP 2

   

   Place all the ingredients in a thick-bottomed, large-capacity saucepan and place over medium heat.

3. STEP 3

   

   Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Please note that the mass will increase greatly (for this we needed dishes with a large volume).

4. STEP 4

   

   After boiling, reduce the heat and cook the mixture for exactly 7 minutes (it is best to set a timer), remembering to stir all the time. After the time has passed, stop heating while continuing to stir the mixture with a whisk.

5. STEP 5

   

   Don't stop stirring. Gradually the mass will decrease in volume and acquire a caramel color. There will be a small foam on the surface, don’t let it bother you; it will disappear when the caramel cools.

6. STEP 6

   

   Pour the caramel that has cooled to room temperature into a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Comments on the recipe

tania•oxe

19.10.2023

4.9

Thanks for the interesting option, I’ll try to cook it. To decorate a cake with drips, I prepare this chocolate glaze with cream and gelatin, maybe someone will find it useful. Excellent result!

Eleno4ka

19.10.2023

4.8

I made homemade caramel for the cake. I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and accessibility of preparation combined with the perfect result! To be honest, I had a little doubt about success, so I didn’t allow any freedom with the recipe or any improvisation - everything was as the author suggests: in terms of the weight of the ingredients, the cooking time, and the choice of cooking pan. The result is exactly the kind of caramel that is ideal for the cake I want to bake tomorrow. Thank you very much for the recipe! I recommend!

Ratatouette

19.10.2023

4.7

I've been wanting to make homemade caramel for a long time. I didn’t believe that it would work out, but the desire to make it won. I started looking for a recipe and decided to go to the 1000 menu website. I found this wonderful recipe very quickly and immediately decided to make this gorgeous caramel. I used to think that cooking it was very difficult, but no, it turned out to be incredibly easy. When I made it, I didn’t think it would turn out so delicious. Thanks to the author for such a wonderful, tasty and light dessert! Now I just love caramel ❤️

BLUE-EYED

19.10.2023

4.7

If possible, please tell me the volume of finished caramel at the exit.

happy girl

19.10.2023

4.6

What dishes would this caramel go with? If possible, please indicate the name of the dish (cake).

happy girl

19.10.2023

4.7

And from the classic ones? Can condensed milk be replaced with caramel?

Olga

19.10.2023

4.8

Please tell me how long this caramel can be stored?