ELEGANT CHOCOLATE CAKE

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"My mom fixed this dressed-up chocolate cake for me when I came home from college," recalls Laura German of West Warren, Massachusetts. "Now I serve it to my family. They love the yummy pecan-packed caramel sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream and additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a heavy small saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add pecans. Cool slightly. Cut the cake into squares; drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 34g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Success Folowosele
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Lala Luqman
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This chocolate cake is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and delicious.


Salar haider Shakri
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The cake was a little too dense for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Mahebul Hasan Munna
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This was my first time making a chocolate cake from scratch and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing.


Adnan Ameer
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


KAPTAN MAJRI AALA
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This chocolate cake is so moist and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Muzammil Zafar
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate.


Mazhar Abbas subuhpoto
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Jaziah Ferguson
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This chocolate cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. It's not too heavy and it's not too light.


Mwanzia Mualuko
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.


Magnetize Yourself
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Siphokazi Mnguni
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner baker can make this cake.


Aayan on 144hz
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This chocolate cake is so moist and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


1zz ahmeed
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, I found that it was a bit dry.


Abdul Slam
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


omaury tick boom boom
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Moses Ukaa
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This was my first time making a chocolate cake from scratch and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing.


MD Arman Vaiy
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sohel Sorker
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This chocolate cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


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