Chocolate Almond Caramel Layer Cake

 

 

Chocolate Almond Caramel Layer Cake

Rich chocolate cake layers filled with gooey caramel, topped with luscious ganache, crunchy almonds, and coconut flakes.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup hot water

For the Caramel Filling:

1 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce

For the Ganache:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

1/2 cup chopped almonds

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Extra ganache swirls (optional)

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Instructions

1. Make the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and brown sugar.

Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot water (the batter will be thin).

Divide evenly into the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Ganache:

Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel sauce. Repeat with the second layer.

Add the final layer, then pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

4. Garnish:

Decorate with chopped almonds, shredded coconut, and swirls of ganache.

5. Serve:

Slice and enjoy this indulgent masterpiece.