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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. Rich chocolate cake layers are sandwiched with a luscious salted caramel chocolate frosting, then finished with more caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups hot water

For the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frosting:

  • 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks, 16 ounces), very soft
  • 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (add more if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce

Garnish:

  • 1 and 1/4 cups salted caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. For the Chocolate Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugars, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix. Whisk eggs, sour cream, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Stir in hot water. Divide batter into pans and bake.
  2. For the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frosting: Beat butter, sift in sugar and cocoa, mix. Add vanilla, salt, cream, and caramel. Beat until creamy.
  3. Assembly: Trim cake tops. Place one layer on a plate, spread frosting and caramel. Repeat with next layer. Top with final layer, refrigerate. Frost cake, drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with salt.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • You can make the salted caramel sauce from scratch or use store-bought for convenience.
  • For a more intense caramel flavor, add an extra drizzle between cake layers.

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Keywords: Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake, Salted Caramel Frosting, Dessert Recipe

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