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Moist Chocolate Caramel Cake (One Bowl)

Moist Chocolate Caramel Cake (One Bowl) Made Easy

This Moist Chocolate Caramel Cake (One Bowl) offers a rich and uncomplicated dessert experience for all, with options for various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process or natural
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or caster sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee or espresso
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or canola oil
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature, or salted butter
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • baking pans
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare three 8-inch round baking pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until no lumps remain.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; it's okay if lumpy.
  4. Gently stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth, ensuring no dry ingredients are visible.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip together the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in caramel sauce.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering with frosting and caramel sauce. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
  9. Slice and serve with fresh berries or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Cake strips can be used for even baking.

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