Indulge in the ultimate sweet sensation with this Chocolate and Caramel Cream Layered Dessert. Combining rich chocolate cake, luscious caramel cream filling, and silky ganache, this dessert is a showstopper perfect for celebrations or whenever youβre craving something truly decadent.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
1 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
Β½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Β½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
Β½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Caramel Filling:
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Β½ cup heavy cream
For Decoration:
White icing or melted white chocolate (for swirl pattern)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake Layers
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until smooth and fully incorporated.
Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which helps create a moist cake.
Bake: Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for 30β35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Slice: Let cakes cool completely on a wire rack. Then, slice each layer horizontally into two thin layers, giving you four total.
Step 2: Prepare the Caramel Filling
Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy and pale.
Add Sugar: Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
Incorporate Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Beat until the filling is smooth, thick, and creamy.
π‘ Tip: Chill the filling for 15β20 minutes before assembly if itβs too soft.Step 3: Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream just until it begins to simmer (donβt let it boil).
Add Chocolate: Pour hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
Stir Until Smooth: Stir slowly until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is glossy and lump-free.
Step 4: Assemble the Dessert
First Layer: Place one of the cake layers at the bottom of a large glass dish or cake stand.
Add Filling: Spread a generous layer of caramel cream evenly over the cake.
Repeat: Continue layering cake and caramel cream until all layers are used, ending with cake on top.
Top with Ganache: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top layer, allowing some to drip down the sides for an elegant finish. Smooth it out with a spatula.
Create the Swirl Decoration: Pipe white icing or melted white chocolate in parallel lines across the ganache. Drag a toothpick through the lines to create a decorative swirl effect.
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Step 5: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate: Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let the layers set and the flavors meld.
Serve: Slice chilled and serve with optional whipped cream or fresh berries.
Tips for Success
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batters and fillings.
Donβt skip the boiling water in the cake batterβit helps bloom the cocoa powder for deeper flavor and ensures moisture.
Use a serrated knife to slice the cake layers evenly without tearing them.
Chill before serving to ensure clean slices and a firm texture.
Make ahead for stress-free entertainingβthis dessert tastes even better the next day!
Creative Variations
Salted Caramel Twist: Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel cream or drizzle salted caramel over the ganache.
Nutty Delight: Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans or hazelnuts between the layers for added crunch.
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