Chocolate caramel cake

It looks like you’re interested in a chocolate caramel cake recipe. Here’s a delicious and simple recipe for a Perfect Chocolate Caramel Cake:

Ingredients:

FOR THE CHOCOLATE CAKE:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

FOR THE CHOCOLATE CAKE:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Boiling Water:
   • Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool:
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:

7. Prepare Caramel Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
8. Cook Caramel:
   • Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it.
9. Add Butter and Cream:
   • Remove the pan from heat and carefully add the butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
10. Cool:
    • Let the caramel sauce cool to room temperature.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

11. Make Chocolate Ganache:
    • In a heatproof bowl, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave or on the stovetop until smooth. Stir until well combined.

ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:

12. Assemble the Cake:
    • Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel sauce over the cake. Add a layer of chocolate ganache.
13. Repeat:
    • Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process, ending with a drizzle of caramel and chocolate ganache.
14. Chill:
    • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
15. Serve:
    • Slice and serve this decadent chocolate caramel cake. Enjoy!

This cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel, making it a perfect indulgence for any occasion.