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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Creating the Perfect Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Ingredients and Equipment

To embark on this delicious journey, you’ll need a variety of ingredients and equipment. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Ingredients: Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, boiling water, and butter. For the salted caramel, you’ll need sugar, butter, heavy cream, and sea salt.
  • Equipment: A stand mixer, cake pans, an offset spatula, and a digital kitchen scale for precision.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating a Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake involves several detailed steps, but don’t worry—I’ll guide you through each one:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and lightly flouring them.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, beating with a stand mixer until well combined.
  4. Add boiling water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  5. Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the salted caramel: In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until it turns a deep amber color. Stir in butter, followed by heavy cream, and let it boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.

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Assembling the Cake

Once your cakes have cooled, it’s time to assemble your masterpiece:

  • Level the cakes if necessary to ensure they stack evenly.
  • Spread a layer of salted caramel between the cake layers, using an offset spatula for smooth application.
  • Frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting, and drizzle additional salted caramel over the top for a stunning finish.

And there you have it—a decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake that’s sure to impress! Enjoy the rich, chocolatey layers paired with the indulgent salted caramel. Happy baking!

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