Description
Decadent Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
For the Caramel Filling:
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
– ½ cup heavy cream
– ½ tsp vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Ganache:
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup heavy cream
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth. Slowly mix in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal!
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the caramel filling, heat the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts into a golden-brown liquid. Carefully stir in the butter until fully melted, then slowly add the heavy cream while whisking. Let the caramel simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
6. For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
7. To assemble the cake, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel filling on top. Add the second layer of cake, followed by more caramel. Place the third layer of cake on top.
8. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let the ganache set for a few minutes, then serve.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 450 per serving
Servings: 10-12 slices
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