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Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake

Indulge in Decadence with Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake

Experience the joy of Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake, a rich dessert that combines chocolate layers with gooey salted caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch processed cocoa gives a smoother taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar for a lighter option, use white sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Buttermilk a mix of whole milk and vinegar can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can replace if needed
  • 2 large Eggs for a vegan version, substitute with a flax egg
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil avoid melted butter
  • 1 cup Hot Water or brewed coffee to enhance chocolate flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese high-quality for best results
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate semisweet can be used for sweetness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sift before adding for smoothness
  • 1/4 tsp Salt elevates sweet flavors
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated works best
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream warm it slightly before use
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • mixing electric mixer

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Cake Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
Step 2: Create the Chocolate Mixture
  1. In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder and instant coffee, carefully add boiling water, stirring until smooth. Fold this mixture into the cake batter.
Step 3: Bake the Cake Layers
  1. Divide the batter among three greased cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Step 4: Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce
  1. Melt sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden-brown. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, heavy cream, and salt. Let cool.
Step 5: Whip Up the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mix until fluffy. Fold in cooled salted caramel and melted dark chocolate.
Step 6: Assemble the Cake
  1. Trim the tops of the cake layers for even stacking. Spread frosting and salted caramel between layers, then cover the cake in remaining frosting.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Slice the cake and serve at room temperature. Enjoy the chocolatey and gooey salted caramel flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill frosting if too runny and trim cake domes for even stacking.

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