Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the rich and decadent experience of our Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake. This moist chocolate layer cake is layered with creamy salted caramel frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, anniversaries, or cozy weekends at home. Every bite is a heavenly blend of deep chocolate and a hint of salt that enhances the sweetness. Not only is this cake easy to make, but it also serves 12-14 generous slices, making it ideal for gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner bakers can create this impressive dessert that will surely wow friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12-14 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
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (made with whole milk and vinegar)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- Sea salt (for garnish)
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed up
- ¾ tsp salt (for frosting)
- 1.5 tsp vanilla
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and boiling water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, make the salted caramel sauce by melting sugar over medium heat until golden brown; add butter and warmed cream while stirring until smooth. Mix in salt.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until creamy; slowly add chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with frosting and salted caramel between layers and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg