Chocolate Caramel Cake
A delightful dessert blending rich chocolate cake with luscious caramel frosting, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl and mix together.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently, then add boiling water.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by creaming together softened butter and caramel sauce, then add powdered sugar and milk.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the caramel frosting.
- Decorate with additional caramel sauce and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding nuts to the batter or using espresso powder for a mocha flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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