Description
If there’s one dessert that can steal the show at any gathering — it’s this Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. Picture this: rich, moist chocolate cake layers, silky salted caramel filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache dripping down the sides.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
| Ingredient | Measurement |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 ¾ cups |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | ¾ cup |
| Baking Powder | 1 tsp |
| Baking Soda | 2 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Granulated Sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Vegetable Oil | ½ cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 tsp |
| Hot Coffee | 1 cup (yes, coffee makes the chocolate flavor pop) |
Salted Caramel Filling
| Ingredient | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | 1 cup |
| Unsalted Butter | 6 tbsp (cubed) |
| Heavy Cream | ½ cup |
| Sea Salt | ½ tsp |
Chocolate Ganache
| Ingredient | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Heavy Cream | ½ cup |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | 1 cup |
| Sea Salt | For garnish |
Instructions
1. Bake the Chocolate Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla — then mix until combined. Pour in hot coffee and stir until the batter is thin and smooth.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before assembling.
2. Make the Salted Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden brown — stirring constantly.
Add butter cubes and stir until melted. Slowly pour in cream (careful — it will bubble!). Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool.
3. Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat heavy cream in the microwave until hot (about 45 seconds). Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth and glossy.
4. Assemble the Cake
- Spread salted caramel between each cake layer
- Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that signature salted caramel finish