Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake, a decadent dessert that perfectly marries luscious chocolate with sweet salted caramel. This cake is ideal for celebrations or a special treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its moist texture, creamy frosting, and the option for delightful customizations like adding nuts or adjusting salt levels, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike. Perfect for birthdays or festive occasions, it’s a classic American dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed for frosting)
- 3/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder with boiling water until dissolved and then incorporate into your batter.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with chocolate caramel fudge frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg