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Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling

A rich chocolate cake layered with luscious caramel filling, perfect for celebrations and cherished moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate cake
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water Hot coffee enhances flavor.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream (for consistency)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; then fold in buttermilk followed by the dry ingredients.
  4. Gradually add hot coffee or hot water into the mixture and stir until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool.
Caramel Filling
  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until it turns amber.
  2. Whisk in butter and cream, along with salt and vanilla, then allow cooling.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and then incorporate caramel sauce, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Adjust the consistency with milk or cream as needed.
Assembly
  1. Place one layer of cake on a serving board and spread caramel filling over it.
  2. Top with the second layer and frost the cake with the caramel frosting.
  3. Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving.

Notes

Best served at room temperature, ideally with coffee or tea. For a deeper flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.