Name: Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup cocoa powder; 1 ½ tsp baking powder; 1 ½ tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 1 ½ cups caramel sauce; 1 ½ cups dark chocolate ganache; Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Description

This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake is a decadent blend of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and a hint of sea salt. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 ½ cups caramel sauce
1 ½ cups dark chocolate ganache
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water.
Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
Layer cakes with caramel sauce in between.
Spread ganache on top and garnish with sea salt.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa and dark chocolate. Allow the cake to cool completely before layering with caramel and ganache.