Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe. This delightful creation features layers of moist chocolate cake intertwined with rich salted caramel, topped with a creamy fudge frosting that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for both casual gatherings and special celebrations, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that brings joy to every occasion. Each slice offers a decadent balance of flavors that will leave your guests raving and coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- 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 (200g)
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (135g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (133g)
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (80g)
- 1 cup sour cream (240g)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (75g)
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- ¾ cup boiling water (180g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) for caramel
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (70g)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120g)
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla
- 200g dark chocolate (70%)
- 8 oz cream cheese (226g)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (33g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (100g)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (240g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugars, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and instant coffee. Gradually add boiling water.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed. Pour into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the salted caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar over medium heat until amber. Stir in butter and warmed heavy cream; add salt and cool.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with cocoa powder and powdered sugar; fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering cake with salted caramel sauce and frosting between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg