Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Fudge Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream. A luscious chocolate cake layered with creamy salted caramel buttercream, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the salted caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted caramel (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes on wire racks.
- Make the salted caramel: Heat sugar in a saucepan until melted, then add butter, cream, and salt. Let cool.
- Prepare the buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar, salted caramel, and cream if needed.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread buttercream, add the second layer, and frost the cake. Drizzle with caramel.
Notes
- Chill the cake slightly before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
