Caramel Swirl Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Caramel Swirl Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 4
Pour the Base Mixture
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Caramel Preparation
- 5
Make the Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Create the Swirl
Drizzle the caramel over the batter in the baking pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the caramel into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
Baking
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

