"This recipe for Classic Southern Caramel Cake will teach you everything you need to know about baking this sweet Southern treat. Even if you have never made a cake from scratch, you will able to learn how to make caramel cake in no time at all. This easy caramel cake recipe features a moist yellow cake that is made with buttermilk for extra richness. Once the cake has baked and cooled, it is topped with a rich caramel frosting that is unlike any other frosting out there. To make the caramel frosting, homemade caramel is made on the stove from a combination of sugar, butter, and cream. Once the caramel has cooled, it is whipped together with butter and powdered sugar to form a luscious caramel buttercream. After the cake has been frosted, you can top it with toasted pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce for a beautiful presentation. Everyone is sure to be impressed every time you serve this Classic Southern Caramel Cake...."