Description
Indulge in this decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake, featuring rich chocolate flavor, a moist texture, and a perfect touch of sweet and salty caramel sauce. Topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, it’s the ideal dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before drizzling the caramel sauce to avoid it melting too much.
- For extra decadence, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes