Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
If you’re on the hunt for a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds, look no further than this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of rich chocolate flavor and the sweet-salty goodness of salted caramel, making it an indulgent treat for any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a well-deserved reward after a long week, this cake is surprisingly easy to make. With moist layers of chocolate cake and a luscious salted caramel frosting, you won’t need to be a baking expert to impress your guests. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Prepare to be the star of your next gathering with this irresistible dessert!
- 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 (260g), sifted
- 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, ideally room temp
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil (133g)
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (80g) – mix ⅓ cup whole milk (80g) + 1 teaspoon vinegar to make your own
- 1 cup sour cream (240g), ideally room temp
- ¾ cup cocoa powder, Dutch Processed preferred (75g)
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- ¾ cup boiling water (180g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (70g)
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed up (120g)
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 200g dark chocolate (70%)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp (226g)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (33g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (100g)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (240g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, both sugars, and salt.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk (or substitute), sour cream, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and boiling water; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the salted caramel sauce: melt granulated sugar over medium heat until amber-colored; whisk in butter and warmed heavy cream with salt.
- For the frosting: beat cream cheese and cocoa powder until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Assemble by layering cake with salted caramel sauce and frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg