Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups chocolate ganache
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, then stir in the hot coffee until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans, then level the tops with a knife.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between each cake layer.
- Pour caramel sauce over each layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Cover the entire cake with chocolate ganache and top with the remaining pecans.
- Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, caramel, pecan, dessert, birthday