Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of this Chocolate Almond Caramel Layer Cake, where the smooth chocolate ganache meets the crunchy almond topping. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the creamy caramel oozing between the moist cake layers, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Almond Topping:
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
- For the caramel sauce, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown.
- Stir in butter until melted, then carefully add heavy cream and salt; stir until smooth.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate; let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread caramel sauce on top, then add the second layer.
- Pour ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.
- Top with toasted almonds before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Leftover caramel sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week; reheat before using.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond topping with crushed cookies or additional chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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