Best 7 Caramel Fudge Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of our Caramel Fudge Cake, a masterpiece that elevates the classic chocolate cake experience. This luscious dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake, enveloped in a velvety caramel fudge frosting that tantalizes the taste buds. Each bite unveils a symphony of flavors, with the rich cocoa notes of the cake harmonizing perfectly with the creamy sweetness of the caramel fudge. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible treat as we unveil the step-by-step recipe, guiding you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece. Embrace the joy of baking and prepare to impress your loved ones with this exquisite Caramel Fudge Cake, a true testament to your culinary prowess.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- **Chocolate Fudge Frosting:** Elevate your cakes and cupcakes with this rich and decadent chocolate fudge frosting, featuring a luscious blend of melted chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar.

- **Caramel Sauce:** Create a luscious caramel sauce that perfectly complements your desserts, with its velvety texture and irresistible flavor.

- **Chocolate Ganache:** Indulge in the velvety smoothness of chocolate ganache, a versatile topping or filling for cakes, pastries, and more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12.25 oz.) jar Smucker's® Caramel Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 oz.) package Pillsbury® Devils Food Cake
1 (14 oz.) package caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • PREPARE cake mix according to package directions. Pour 2 cups batter into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • MELT caramels and butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until blended. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake. Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.
  • BAKE an additional 25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix caramel topping and pecans in small bowl. Spread over cooled cake.

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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To satisfy the chocolate lovers in our family, I added hot fudge topping and chocolate chips to a caramel-covered dessert that's quite popular in our area. The moist cake layer is a breeze to prepare using a boxed mix, and the rich toppings make it especially decadent. -Karen Stucky, Freeman, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, warmed
1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer. Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake. Cool on a wire rack., Frost with whipped topping. Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA OATMEAL CAKE WITH CARAMEL FUDGE FROSTING



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Make and share this Banana Oatmeal Cake with Caramel Fudge Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Dessert

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl mix together flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas and buttermilk, mixing lightly after each addition.
  • Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 inch (32 x 23 cm) cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 F ( 180 C) for 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on cake rack.
  • Ice with Caramel Fudge Frosting.
  • Frosting: 1/3 cup butter 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk, 2% 2 cups sifted icing suga r Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Stir in brown sugar.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir over low heat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Remove from heat. Gradually stir in icing sugar.
  • Spread on cooled cake. Yield: 24 servings Garnish plate with a sliced strawberry and banana slices that have been dipped in orange or lemon juice.

FUDGE CAKE WITH CASHEW-CARAMEL SAUCE



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Pieces of rich chocolate cake are topped with a creamy caramel sauce loaded with buttery cashews.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1 cup evaporated milk (from 12-oz can)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make and bake cake as directed on box for fluted tube pan. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in cashews. Serve slices of warm cake topped with warm cashew-caramel sauce. Store cake loosely covered. Cover and refrigerate any remaining caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Truly sinful and decadent!! This is soooo gooood!! Another great recipe from Quick Cooking magazine May/June 1999 issue. (Not sure of prep time)

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, divided
1 (14 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping, warmed
1 (11 3/4 ounce) jar chocolate fudge topping, warmed
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/2 cup English toffee bits or 1/2 cup almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to pkg directions.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and pour into greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 35-40 mins or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer.
  • Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Frost with Cool Whip.
  • Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips.
  • Store in fridge.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE



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Make and share this Caramel Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
freshly whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F; butter and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liquid (if using); beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated; pour HALF of batter into prepared pan; bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter; remove from heat; add condensed milk and mix well; spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture; top with nuts; return to oven; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • A dollop of freshly-whipped cream on each piece is not a bad thing!

CARAMEL FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Ooey gooey chocolate, caramel and toffee! What's not to love? The Test Kitchen and I also tried using homemade cream cheese icing instead of store-bought vanilla... and the results were just divine. Enjoy!

Provided by susan simons

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1/4 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 jar(s) (12-1/4 ounces) carmel ice cream topping, warmed
1/2 jar(s) (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1 can(s) store bought chocolate or vanilla frosting
1/2 c heath english toffee bits

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 13-in.x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Immediately poke holes in the cake with end of a wooden spoon. Spread caramel and fudge topping over cake. Cool on wire rack.
  • 3. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with toffee bits and chocolate chips. Store in the fridge.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cake. Use the best quality chocolate, butter, and flour that you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Garnish the cake with your favorite toppings: You can use chopped nuts, sprinkles, or fresh fruit to add a special touch to your cake.

Conclusion:

Caramel fudge cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey caramel center, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for a special treat to make for your next party or gathering, caramel fudge cake is the perfect choice.

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