Granny Alice’s Southern Caramel Cake | Heritage Triple-Layer Boiled Caramel
Experience a rare Southern masterpiece from Alexandra’s Bakery & Gourmet Specialties. Granny Alice’s Caramel Cake is a cherished family heirloom, a recipe traditionally reserved for holidays and taught directly to Alexandra by her grandmother. Known as a "rare find" in the culinary world, this style of cake carries the soulful heritage of Florence, SC, and the classic bakeries of the Gary/Chicago area.
What makes Granny Alice's a gourmet standout:
The "Boiled Caramel" Art: Unlike standard frostings, our icing is a traditional boiled caramel—a meticulous, temperature-sensitive process that results in a smooth, fudge-like finish that is poured by hand over every layer.
Decadent Triple-Layer Build: Three towering layers of moist, buttery vanilla sponge, ensuring a sophisticated profile and the perfect cake-to-caramel ratio in every bite.
Authentic Regional Heritage: A true taste of Southern tradition, this cake captures the elusive, deep-cooked sugar flavor that defines authentic South Carolina-style caramel cakes.
Small-Batch Craftsmanship: Because the icing must be poured while warm to achieve the perfect glaze, each cake is crafted individually in small batches for peak quality.
The Heritage: This isn't just a cake; it’s a piece of history. Whether you’re looking for a taste of the South or a sophisticated holiday centerpiece, Granny Alice’s recipe delivers a rich, buttery experience that is guaranteed to be the highlight of any table.
Ingredients: Sugar, flour, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, almond extract, and sea salt. Ingredients: Sugar, flour, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, almond extract, and sea salt.
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$37.50 - Rectangle (9in x 4in x 3.5in); Approximately nine (9) one (1) inch servings.
Pick-Up Locations:
1) Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market ("Farmer's Mkt"), 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 (Saturdays, 8:30am-11:30am).
2) Alexandra's Bakery & Gourmet Specialties ("Bakery"), 9101 Monroe Road, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28270 by allotted pick-up day and time.
