Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake. Rich chocolate cake layers sandwiched with decadent fudge frosting and drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce. Perfect for any special occasion!
Ingredients
Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Salted Caramel Sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature), 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon sea salt
Fudge Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 3 cups powdered sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and beat until smooth. Fold in boiling water and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool cakes.
- For the caramel sauce, melt sugar in a saucepan. Add butter, cream, and salt. Cool.
- For the frosting, beat butter, then add dry ingredients and mix. Stir in vanilla and cream.
- Assemble the cake with frosting, caramel, and sea salt. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cake layers can be made ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Caramel sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
