Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
If you’re craving a dessert that feels like a warm hug, the Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake is your answer! This indulgent cake features moist layers of rich chocolate, generously drizzled with luscious salted caramel, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Best of all, it’s surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen. Grab your apron and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that will brighten any day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Dark chocolate (for frosting)
- Salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In one bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and boiling water until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; divide between prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar until amber; add butter and warmed cream while stirring until smooth.
- For frosting, melt dark chocolate and mix with cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Assemble by layering cake with cream cheese frosting and salted caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg