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Chocolate Cake with Creamy Caramel Filling

Indulge in a rich chocolate cake layered with a creamy caramel filling, perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Can substitute with Dutch-processed cocoa for a smoother flavor
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water For moist texture
For the Creamy Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into two greased round cake pans.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Creamy Caramel Filling
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until golden, stirring consistently.
  2. Add butter and stir until smooth, then mix in heavy cream and let it simmer for about a minute.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract to transform into silky caramel.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a plate and spread a generous layer of caramel on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer and coat the entire cake with remaining caramel.

Notes

Make sure cake pans are well-greased. Consider lining the bottoms with parchment paper to avoid any sticking. Chill the caramel slightly before spreading to ensure it stays on the cake.