Chocolate Caramel Cake
Indulge in the rich and luxurious experience of Chocolate Caramel Cake. This delightful dessert combines moist chocolate layers with a luscious caramel drizzle, creating a treat that’s perfect for celebrations or an everyday pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; drizzle cooled cakes with caramel sauce before stacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt over the caramel drizzle. - Dark chocolate can be used for an even richer taste. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.