Description
This Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake is a decadent dessert combining rich chocolate cake with a luscious salted caramel topping. The moist, fudgy texture enhanced by the perfect balance of sweet caramel and a hint of sea salt makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb in the cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before adding the topping.
- Add Topping: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with sea salt to enhance the flavors with a delightful salty contrast.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding caramel sauce to prevent it from melting and becoming runny.
- For richer flavor, consider using homemade caramel sauce or high-quality store-bought caramel.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture if desired.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to last longer.
