Description
A decadent Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake that combines rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for fudge sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for fudge sauce)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the fudge sauce, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- For the caramel sauce, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden brown color, stirring constantly. Once melted, add the butter and stir until melted. Slowly add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with fudge sauce and sprinkle with pecans. Place the second layer on top and repeat the process, drizzling more fudge sauce and caramel sauce over the top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cake batter.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, simply omit the pecans and use chocolate chips for decoration instead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg