Description
Chocolate Caramel Nut Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy mixed nuts, perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 3/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or peanuts)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the hot water or coffee until the batter is well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until warm, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth to make ganache.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cake, then spread chocolate ganache on top.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the cake.
- Let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use toasted nuts for extra flavor.
- Caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American