Creamy Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

June 29, 2013

You might want to grab a glass of milk. This is one decadent cake.

2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
For the Salted Caramel Butter Cream:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon whipping cream
For the Chocolate Butter Cream:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons whipping cream

Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and coffee in a separate bowl. Slowly add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes...
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Nutritions

Calories
897

Sodium
662mg
27% DV

Fat
44g
69% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
118g
40% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV

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