Decadent Chocolate Caramel Cake
Indulge in a rich chocolate caramel cake with a luscious caramel sauce and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.33 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (or use parchment paper) two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Pour this into your dry mix and beat until well combined. Slowly add in boiling water and mix until smooth.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making Caramel
- In a saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat until it melts into a golden amber hue. Once melted, add butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Gradually pour in cream until your desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
- Place one layer of cake on the serving plate. Drizzle caramel sauce on top, spread a layer of frosting, stack the second layer, frost the top and sides, and drizzle more caramel sauce.
Serving
- Slice the cake and serve it to your guests, preparing for all the compliments!
Notes
Don't skip boiling water for ultra-moist cake. Make the caramel ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for easy indulgence. Try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a unique flavor.