Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe, a showstopper dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake features layers of moist chocolate cake, decadent fudge frosting, and a luscious salted caramel drizzle that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you’ll create a stunning dessert that not only looks impressive but also tastes heavenly. Get ready to delight your friends and family with every delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs, ideally room temp
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or homemade version)
- 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 fudge frosting)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed up
- ¾ tsp salt (for fudge frosting)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla (for fudge frosting)
- 200g dark chocolate (70%)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for whipping cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugars, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and instant coffee mixed with boiling water.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- For the fudge frosting, melt sugar into caramel in a saucepan; stir in butter and warm cream before adding dark chocolate until smooth.
- Assemble the cake with salted caramel sauce between layers and top with fudge frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg