{"id":4966,"date":"2026-10-06T18:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cake.appscodestudio.com\/?p=4966"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:36:32","slug":"decadent-salted-caramel-chocolate-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/06\/decadent-salted-caramel-chocolate-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup (200g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cubed, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp fine sea salt (plus flaky Maldon sea salt for assembly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Dark Chocolate Cake Layers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups (400g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/4 cup (75g) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup (240ml) buttermilk or whole milk, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup (240ml) freshly brewed hot coffee or boiling water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Salted Caramel Buttercream:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 1\/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 1\/2 cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup of the cooled homemade salted caramel sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp fine sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:<\/strong>Must cool completely before using in buttercream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melt granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted into an amber liquid. Stir in cubed butter until melted, then slowly pour in heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously). Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp salt, and cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2.Prepare Oven &amp; Pans:<\/strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) oven setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and dust lightly with cocoa powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.Mix Cake Batter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Beat in eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla for 2 minutes. On low speed, slowly pour in hot coffee until smooth (batter will be thin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.Bake &amp; Cool Layers:<\/strong>30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30\u201335 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.Whip Caramel Buttercream:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat softened butter for 2 minutes until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1\/3 cup cooled salted caramel sauce, heavy cream, and salt. Beat on high speed for 3\u20134 minutes until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6.Assemble &amp; Layer:<\/strong>Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place first cake layer down and pipe a border of buttercream around the edge. Fill center with buttercream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Top with second cake layer, frost outside with remaining buttercream, and top with caramel drip and flaky sea salt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce: For the Dark Chocolate Cake Layers: For the Salted Caramel Buttercream: Instructions 1.Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:Must cool completely before using in buttercream. Melt granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted into an amber liquid. 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