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Chocolate Cake with Peanut Caramel

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavor with crunchy peanuts, perfect for celebrations and satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g dark chocolate (around 70% cocoa)
  • 150g butter, softened
  • 3 eggs (size M), at room temperature
  • 100g sugar
  • 350g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 100ml milk, at room temperature
  • 100g sugar (for caramel)
  • 150g heavy whipping cream
  • 75g salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture.
  5. Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
  9. For the peanut caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
  10. Carefully add heavy cream to the melted sugar and stir until smooth.
  11. Stir in the chopped peanuts and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  12. Once the cake has cooled, place it on a serving platter and pour the peanut caramel over the top.
  13. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with extra peanuts on top or with whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, peanut caramel, baking, celebration

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/chocolate-cake-with-peanut-caramel/