Description
Indulge in the ultimate decadence with this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake. Rich layers of moist chocolate cake are sandwiched between luscious salted caramel sauce and creamy fudge frosting, creating a show-stopping dessert that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 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 salted caramel sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the fudge frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the boiling water. Divide batter between pans and bake.
- Make the salted caramel sauce: Heat sugar in a saucepan until melted. Add butter, cream, and salt. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the fudge frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and cocoa. Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread caramel sauce, then fudge frosting. Repeat with second layer. Frost the cake with remaining fudge frosting. Drizzle with more caramel sauce and sea salt.
Notes
- The cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.
- Caramel sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.
- For extra decadence, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
