Description
Salted Caramel Chocolate Espresso Cake is a delectable dessert that combines rich chocolate, bold espresso, and a decadent salted caramel drizzle. Each slice offers a delightful contrast of flavors, making it perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat on any day. The moist layers and irresistible aroma will captivate your senses, leaving family and friends craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For Salted Caramel Sauce: 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the salted caramel sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar without stirring until it turns amber-colored. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly whisk in cream until smooth; add sea salt to taste.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, layer them on a plate with salted caramel sauce in between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg