Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe. This decadent treat features rich, moist chocolate layers complemented by creamy salted caramel and a velvety fudge frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this cake is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal option for bakers of all skill levels. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a stunning cake that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or homemade version)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- Salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugars, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, cocoa powder, and instant coffee until smooth. Mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in boiling water carefully until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, melt dark chocolate and beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in cocoa powder and powdered sugar before adding melted chocolate and whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering cakes with salted caramel sauce and frosting; top with remaining frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg