Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake, a dessert that will impress at any gathering or cozy family night in. This rich chocolate cake features layers of decadent salted caramel and a creamy fudge frosting that harmoniously blend to create a delightful experience with every bite. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy the joy of baking and sharing this delicious creation with loved ones!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or ⅓ cup whole milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for fudge frosting)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (for fudge frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed (for fudge frosting)
- 200g dark chocolate (for fudge frosting)
- ¾ tsp salt (for fudge frosting)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla (for fudge frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp (for cream cheese layer)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugars, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk (or milk + vinegar), sour cream, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and boiling water until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures until fully incorporated and pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the fudge frosting, melt sugar and butter over medium heat; stir in warmed cream and add dark chocolate until smooth.
- Assemble by layering cake with cream cheese mixture (made from cream cheese mixed with cocoa powder and salted caramel) between layers before frosting with fudge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg