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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake combines rich, moist chocolate layers with a luscious homemade salted caramel sauce and a creamy salted caramel buttercream frosting. Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, this cake is a decadent treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake

  • 75 grams cocoa powder
  • 200 grams hot coffee
  • 120 grams oil
  • 280 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 240 grams sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 160 grams all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Clabber Girl Baking Powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel Sauce

  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 120 grams heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel Buttercream

  • 113 grams unsalted butter
  • 113 grams Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 360 grams powdered sugar
  • 85 grams salted caramel sauce (prepared above)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
  2. Mix Cocoa and Coffee: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and hot coffee until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain, creating a rich chocolate base.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the oil, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cocoa mixture. Whisk until all the ingredients are fully combined into a smooth batter.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix carefully until the flour is just incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  7. Make Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon as the sugar melts, clumps, and eventually turns an amber color.
  8. Add Shortening: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and stir in the Crisco shortening. The mixture will bubble aggressively; keep stirring until mostly combined.
  9. Finish Sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour the sauce into a heatproof bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
  10. Prepare Buttercream: In the bowl of a stand or hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and Crisco shortening on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
  11. Add Powdered Sugar: Scrape down the bowl sides and add the powdered sugar in two additions, mixing on low speed until combined, scraping the bowl between additions.
  12. Mix in Caramel Sauce: Add the salted caramel sauce to the buttercream on low speed, then increase to medium speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and well combined.
  13. Fill Cake: Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake. Fill these holes generously with the salted caramel sauce for extra flavor.
  14. Frost and Decorate: Spread the salted caramel buttercream evenly over the cake. Drizzle additional caramel on top, swirl with a spoon, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • The salted caramel sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; warm slightly before using.
  • Use quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To check doneness, the toothpick test is key; avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.

Keywords: Salted Caramel, Chocolate Cake, Caramel Buttercream, Dessert, Homemade Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Caramel Sauce

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