Description
Indulge in this Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake, featuring rich chocolate sponge, luscious caramel filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache. A decadent dessert perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you crave something truly indulgent!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugars, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, then stir in hot coffee.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Caramel: Heat sugar and water over medium heat until amber-colored. Carefully add cream, butter, and salt. Stir and cool.
- Make the Ganache: Heat cream until hot, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer cake with caramel filling. Cover with ganache and drizzle extra caramel on top.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use a serrated knife to slice for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American