Sharon's Chocolate Caramel Cake

Rich, indulgent, and utterly irresistible, Sharon's Chocolate Caramel Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. This dessert masterpiece layers moist, tender chocolate cake with a luscious caramel ganache made from soft caramel candies, heavy cream, and butter. Topped with a silky, glossy dark chocolate ganache frosting, this cake strikes the perfect balance of deep cocoa flavor and buttery caramel sweetness. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an elegant presentation, this recipe is perfect for special occasions or anytime you want to indulge your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, Sharon’s Chocolate Caramel Cake is guaranteed to leave your guests raving. Don't forget to sprinkle a touch of powdered sugar for a stunning finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 20 pieces soft caramels, unwrapped
• 0.5 cups heavy cream (for caramel ganache)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel ganache)
• 1.5 cups dark chocolate (for frosting, chopped)
• 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Slowly mix in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

To prepare the caramel ganache, melt the soft caramels with heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 8

For the frosting, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow the frosting to cool and thicken slightly.

Step 9

Once the cakes are cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the caramel ganache over the top.

Step 10

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the chocolate ganache frosting.

Step 11

Decorate as desired, optionally dusting the top with powdered sugar.

Step 12

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2430.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8118.6

Total Fat 432.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 211.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 883.9mg	0%
Sodium 6136.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1056.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 96.0g	0%
Total Sugars 697.2g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 227.1IU	0%
Calcium 1129.0mg	0%
Iron 84.4mg	0%
Potassium 5793.7mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 49.4%