Caramel Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Filling

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)

👉 Coffee enhances chocolate flavor (you won’t taste it).

For the Cream Filling:

  • 250g cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (whipped)

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Crushed nuts
  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Coconut flakes

🥣 Step 1: Making the Chocolate Cake Batter

In a large bowl:

  1. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  3. Mix until smooth.

Slowly add hot coffee:

  • Mix gently

👉 Batter will be thin—this is normal.

🔥 Step 2: Baking the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease and line two cake pans.
  3. Divide batter evenly.

Bake for:

  • 30–35 minutes

Check with a toothpick:

  • It should come out clean.

Let cakes cool completely.

🧁 Step 3: Preparing the Cream Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla.
  3. Fold in whipped cream gently.

Result:

  • Light, fluffy, creamy filling

🍯 Step 4: Making Caramel Sauce

In a saucepan:

  1. Heat sugar + water (no stirring).
  2. Let it turn golden amber.

Carefully add:

  • Cream
  • Butter
  • Salt

Mix until smooth.

👉 Let it cool slightly before using.

🔪 Step 5: Assembling the Cake

  1. Place first cake layer.
  2. Spread cream filling evenly.
  3. Add second cake layer.

Now pour caramel on top:

  • Let it drip slightly on sides

👉 Add nuts or toppings if desired.

❄️ Step 6: Chilling

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours.

This helps:

  • Set layers
  • Improve texture

😋 Texture & Flavor

You’ll get:

  • Moist, rich chocolate cake
  • Smooth creamy filling
  • Sweet, slightly salty caramel topping

Every bite is:

👉 Soft

👉 Creamy

👉 Decadent

🧠 Tips for Perfect Cake

1. Don’t Overbake

Keeps cake moist.

2. Use Hot Coffee

Enhances chocolate flavor.

3. Chill Before Serving

Better structure and taste.

4. Use Good Cocoa Powder

Makes a big difference.

🔄 Variations

🍫 Extra Chocolate

Add chocolate ganache on top.

🥜 Nutty Version

Add walnuts or almonds inside layers.

🍮 Dulce de Leche Style

Replace caramel with dulce de leche.

❌ Common Mistakes

  • Dry cake → overbaked
  • Runny caramel → not cooked enough
  • Filling too soft → not chilled
  • Dense texture → overmixing

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • With coffee ☕
  • With ice cream 🍨
  • For birthdays 🎂

🏁 Final Result

Just like your image:

  • Thick, moist chocolate layers
  • Creamy middle filling
  • Glossy caramel topping

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