MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL NUT CAKE
With layers of caramel and marshmallow frosting, this sweet treat really takes the cake! Serve this lightened-up version for special occasions and just wait for the praises! Lois Johnson - Bayfield, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For caramel topping, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot topping into egg yolk; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Spread over cake., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Bryan Jurado
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had.
Atif Prince
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and caramel.
The Dream
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. The cake was a huge hit with my family and friends.
Shah Vai
[email protected]I made this cake for my wife's birthday and she loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Wassum Don
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and caramel.
Anthony Onyechi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and decadent. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and nuts was perfect. I would definitely ma
Haruko Gutierrez
[email protected]This chocolate caramel nut cake is my new favorite cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The frosting is to die for. I've made this cake for birthdays, parties, and just because. It's always a hit.
Joanie Phillips
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Roger Fee
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and caramel.
Phoebe Nshingano
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this chocolate caramel nut cake a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. The cak
Md. Alauddin
[email protected]This chocolate caramel nut cake was divine! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and decadent. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and nuts was perfect. I would definitely ma