Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined; then carefully stir in the boiling water.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the salted caramel sauce, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved, then let it caramelize until deep amber; remove from heat and whisk in butter, cream, and sea salt.
- Prepare the chocolate frosting by beating the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by cream, vanilla, and cooled caramel; beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a stand, frosting, adding a drizzle of caramel, then layering the second cake on top and frosting the whole cake.
- Finish with a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Use good-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
Feel free to make the caramel sauce ahead of time as it needs to cool before use.
Ensure cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Leftover cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Feel free to make the caramel sauce ahead of time as it needs to cool before use.
Ensure cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Leftover cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
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