Daniel's Ambitious Invention Cake

Experience a show-stopping dessert like no other with *Daniel's Ambitious Invention Cake*! This triple-layer masterpiece is a celebration of flavor and creativity, featuring three distinct layers: rich chocolate, nutty caramel-pecan, and classic vanilla. Each layer is crafted with simple pantry staples but elevated with special touches like silky caramel sauce and crunchy chopped pecans. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for indulgence, this cake combines light, moist textures with an array of intriguing tastes in every bite. Perfectly customizable with your favorite frosting and decorations, this one-of-a-kind cake is destined to impress both the eyes and the palate. With an inviting prep time of just 30 minutes, it’s an ambitious yet approachable dessert adventure for bakers of all skill levels.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 units large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups (sifted) cocoa powder
• 0.75 cups caramel sauce
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk (beginning and ending with the dry ingredients). Mix until just combined.

Step 5

Divide the batter equally into three bowls. Leave one bowl as is (this will be the vanilla layer).

Step 6

To the second bowl, gently fold in the sifted cocoa powder to create the chocolate layer.

Step 7

To the third bowl, stir in the caramel sauce and chopped pecans for the nutty caramel layer.

Step 8

Pour each batter into its prepared cake pan, spreading evenly. Bake all three cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before assembly.

Step 10

Once cooled, stack the layers starting with the chocolate layer on the bottom, followed by the caramel-pecan layer, and finally the vanilla layer on top. Frost and decorate as desired!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1797.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5380.2

Total Fat 207.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 1119.9mg	0%
Sodium 3635.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 849.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 538.7g
Protein 89.8g	0%

Vitamin D 330.6IU	0%
Calcium 835.5mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 2236.9mg	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: 33.2%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 60.5%