Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with luxurious salted caramel and a fudgy frosting. This cake is a showstopper, perfect for celebrations or as a special treat for chocolate and caramel lovers. The contrast between the sweet caramel, the rich chocolate, and a hint of sea salt makes every bite an indulgent delight. Here’s how to make this heavenly cake.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Additional sea salt for sprinkling