Description
A moist and indulgent chocolate cake layered with rich caramel and topped with decadent chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Chocolate frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be quite thin, but this is what makes the cake so moist.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce between the layers.
- Frost the top and sides with chocolate frosting and drizzle additional caramel on top before serving.
Notes
The cake’s flavors deepen overnight, making it even more delicious the next day. Store properly to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg