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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

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An ultra moist and chocolatey cake covered in an unbelievable chocolate caramel fudge frosting, with more salted caramel between the layers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • Salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Dissolve instant coffee granules in boiling water.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Slowly add coffee mixture to the batter and fold gently until smooth.
  7. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
  10. Add salted caramel sauce, heavy cream, and melted dark chocolate one at a time, mixing until smooth and shiny.
  11. Trim cake domes if needed. Spread frosting on top of one cake layer, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then repeat with remaining layers.
  12. Cover entire cake with remaining frosting and decorate with additional salted caramel sauce.
  13. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

This cake is best served at room temperature to fully enjoy the rich flavors and smooth texture. You can make the salted caramel sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.

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