Chocolate Caramel Cake
Indulge in a slice of Chocolate Caramel Cake, where rich chocolate layers meet a luscious, gooey caramel filling. This decadent dessert is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser at any celebration or cozy gathering. With its moist texture and delightful balance of flavors, every bite promises to be an unforgettable experience. Perfect for birthdays or simply as a sweet treat after dinner, this cake is your new go-to recipe for impressing friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; blend until creamy.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For caramel sauce, heat brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling; simmer for five minutes.
- Once cakes are cool, layer them with caramel sauce between the layers and drizzle more on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg