Description

Luxurious Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs (room temp)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups caramel sauce
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chocolate ganache (melted chocolate + heavy cream)

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease & flour 3 round 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour
, sugar
, cocoa
, baking powder
, baking soda
, and salt
.
Add buttermilk
, vegetable oil
, eggs
, and vanilla
to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
Slowly add boiling water
, mixing until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes
, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For assembly:
Place the first cake layer
on a serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup caramel sauce
and top with 1/3 cup pecans
and shredded coconut
.
Repeat with the second layer.
Top with the third layer and spread melted chocolate ganache
over the cake, covering the top and sides.
Sprinkle with remaining pecans
and coconut
. Drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce
over the top.
Slice and enjoy your decadent creation!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
450 kcal per serving
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