Caramel Fudge Cake

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this rich and decadent Caramel Fudge Cake—a chocolate lover's dream with a luxurious caramel twist! This recipe combines a moist, tender chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and buttermilk, and a silky homemade caramel frosting crafted from buttery brown sugar and heavy cream. The addition of a touch of sea salt in the caramel provides the perfect balance of sweet and salty notes, elevating every bite. Ready in just an hour, this show-stopping cake is ideal for special occasions or whenever you're craving something decadently satisfying. Garnish with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce for added flair, and watch as everyone reaches for seconds of this irresistible dessert! Perfect keywords: caramel fudge cake recipe, chocolate caramel cake, homemade caramel frosting, decadent dessert ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the boiling water, mixing slowly to avoid splattering. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

While the cake cools, prepare the caramel frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 8

Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

Step 9

Slowly add the heavy cream while whisking. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the sea salt.

Step 10

Remove the caramel from heat and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.

Step 11

Spread a thin layer of caramel frosting over the first layer of the cooled cake. Place the second cake on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining caramel frosting.

Step 12

Decorate with a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired. Slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1887.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5902.6

Total Fat 285.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 826.8mg	0%
Sodium 4824.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 831.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 659.8g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 620.4mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1604.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 54.6%