Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
A delightful and moist chocolate cake layered with luscious salted caramel frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For added chocolate flavor
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk At room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Added to the batter
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce For frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Pour in boiling water to the batter, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- Beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salted caramel sauce until smooth.
- Once the cake layers are cool, frost each layer with the salted caramel chocolate frosting and drizzle remaining caramel on top.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure the eggs and butter are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Store in an airtight container.