Salted Caramel Chocolate Espresso Cake
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Chocolate Espresso Cake, a treat that combines decadent chocolate with the bold essence of espresso. This cake, topped with a silky salted caramel sauce, is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple celebration at home. Its fudgy texture paired with creamy espresso buttercream frosting ensures that each bite is an irresistible experience for chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare and serve as either a cake or cupcakes, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup melted salted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup freshly brewed hot espresso
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- ⅓ cup water (for caramel sauce)
- 2 tbsp salted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1 and 1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tsp espresso powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), buttermilk, vanilla extract, and hot espresso until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the caramel sauce: Boil sugar and water until amber in color; remove from heat and whisk in butter followed by heavy cream and salt.
- For the frosting: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in cooled espresso.
- Assemble by frosting layers if desired and drizzling with salted caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg