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Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with our Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe. This decadent dessert features rich chocolate layers complemented by a luscious salted caramel frosting, making it a true showstopper for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The best part? You don’t need to be a baking pro to whip up this masterpiece! With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a deliciously moist chocolate cake layered with creamy frosting that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • â…” cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs, ideally room temp
  • â…” cup vegetable oil
  • â…“ cup buttermilk (mix â…“ cup whole milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 cup sour cream, ideally room temp
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder, Dutch Processed preferred
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for frosting
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream, warmed up
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla
  • 200g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • â…“ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans with grease and parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and instant coffee. Gradually add boiling water while mixing.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
  5. Bake in prepared pans for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. For the frosting, melt sugar and butter until golden, then stir in warm cream and add dark chocolate until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake with layers of salted caramel sauce and frosting.

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