Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake. This irresistible dessert features layers of moist chocolate fudge cake drizzled with luscious salted caramel sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes. Ideal for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress and leave taste buds longing for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- Sea salt flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans and dust with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips. Divide batter between prepared pans and level the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until dissolved; boil until amber-colored (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and sea salt flakes.
- Assemble the cake by layering with salted caramel sauce between the cakes and drizzling it on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute dark chocolate chips with milk chocolate or add chopped pecans for added crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.