Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
"Moist Chocolate Cake filled with homemade salted caramel, fresh whipped cream, and chocolate ganache. This cake is easy to put together and you can make some of it the day before! This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake recipe is the perfect birthday or party cake. Prepare your salted caramel and cake rounds the day before so on the day of your party you only need to make the cream and chocolate ganache before assembly! Serve on a cake stand for a dramatic cake spectacular!"
NotesCheck out the recipe post for salted caramel, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream recipes.
Serves12 Slices
Preparation Time45 min
Cooking Time30 min
Ingredients
- 2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
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Preheat oven to 350F and grease two 9 inch round pans. Set aside.
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In a large bowl sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Mix to combine. Set aside.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer combine eggs, vanilla, oil, and milk mix until fully combined. Slowly add in dry ingredients. Mix until fully incorporated. Add in hot coffee, the mixture will be very thin. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and freeze overnight.