Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our decadent Lush Caramel Chocolate Cake, where layers of rich chocolate sponge and velvety caramel frosting combine to create a truly irresistible dessert experience. This exquisite cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy gathering with loved ones. Our collection of recipes provides detailed instructions for crafting this masterpiece, from preparing the moist chocolate sponge to mastering the luscious caramel frosting.
For the chocolate lovers, we offer a classic chocolate sponge recipe that delivers a deep and satisfying cocoa flavor. Alternatively, if you prefer a lighter and more delicate texture, our chocolate sponge with sour cream recipe is an excellent choice. Whichever sponge you choose, you'll be delighted by its perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
To complement the chocolate sponge, we present two irresistible caramel frosting recipes. Our classic caramel frosting is a timeless favorite, offering a smooth and creamy texture with a rich caramel flavor. For those who enjoy a bit of crunch, our salted caramel frosting adds a delightful touch of sweet and salty decadence.
With our comprehensive recipes, you'll be guided through each step of the baking process, ensuring success even for novice bakers. From preheating the oven to assembling the cake, our detailed instructions leave no room for error. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, you'll be able to create this stunning cake with confidence.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will lead you to the most divine Lush Caramel Chocolate Cake you've ever tasted. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this showstopping dessert that combines the best of chocolate and caramel in every bite.
EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE
This extra dark chocolate cake with salted caramel sauce has a subtle spice which recalls the flavor of sheet cake. It is extremely rich, so be prepared to make your slices small! Delicious with a tawny port!
Provided by Ann Masterson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine cocoa powder and chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Pour boiling hot coffee over top and whisk until chocolate chips have melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Combine sugar, butter, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cocoa mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition. Spread 1/3 of the batter into each prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges of each pan to loosen. Invert one layer carefully onto a serving plate and invert the remaining layers onto a cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar and salt for the caramel sauce in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until liquefied. Just after mixture begins to smoke, slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until fully incorporated. (Be careful as the addition of cold liquid makes the molten sugar foam up.) Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Pour 1/2 of the caramel sauce on top of the bottom layer of the cooled cake. Add the second layer of cake, top with remaining caramel sauce, and add the final layer of cake. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 481.8 mg, Sugar 45.7 g
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
Categories Cake Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Line bottom with waxed paper. Stir butter and chocolate in heavy large saucepan over low heat until melted. Mix sugar and cocoa in large bowl. Add eggs; whisk until well blended. Whisk in chocolate-butter mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Release pan sides. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- For caramel sauce:
- Stir sugar, water, and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add in cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Return to low heat; stir until any bits of caramel dissolve. Add butter; whisk until smooth. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Cut cake into wedges. If desired, arrange wedges on baking sheet and rewarm in 350°F oven 10 minutes. Rewarm caramel sauce over medium-low heat, stirring often. Place 1 cake wedge on each plate. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Serve with ice cream.
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE
This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly grease 2 x 23cm loose-bottom cake tins and line with a circle of baking parchment. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition, then add the baking powder, cocoa and a third of the flour. Mix well to combine, then stir in half the soured cream. Alternating between adding the flour and soured cream, mix everything until just combined. Spoon into the prepared tins, then smooth over the surface with a spoon.
- Bake for 30 mins or until the cakes are firm to touch and a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tins for 5 mins, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
- When you're ready to serve, whip the double cream with 2 tbsp Dulce de leche until soft peaks form. Place 1 cake on a serving plate and spread with half the cream, then drizzle over the remaining Dulce de leche. Top with the other cake, then spread the remaining cream on top. Sprinkle with the chocolate. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CAKE
The crowd will cheer when you bring out this masterpiece! A creamy caramel frosting lends old-fashioned flavor to the moist chocolate cake. "This dessert is a hit whenever I serve it," notes Esther Wise of Longmont, Colorado.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt chocolate in water. Stir in food coloring if desired. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, combine the brown sugar, milk, butter and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Transfer to a small bowl; beat in confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla until mixture achieves spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to pipe the frosting.
- To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate off of a block of chocolate.
Conclusion:
This lush caramel chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests. With its layers of moist chocolate cake, gooey caramel, and creamy chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this caramel chocolate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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