Chocolate Caramel Cake
Savor the bliss of chocolate caramel cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and gooey caramel. With its moist layers and luscious frosting, this cake transforms any gathering into a celebration. Easy to make, whether for birthdays or cozy weekends, each slice invites joy and creates lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding milk and dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For caramel sauce, melt brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Allow cakes to cool before assembling with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg