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Chocolate Fudge Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting delights your taste buds!

A rich and decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake topped with a creamy salted caramel frosting that will delight your taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
  7. Add the salted caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  9. Drizzle additional salted caramel sauce over the top of the frosted cake, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40g

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • To make a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

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