Description
A decadent dessert featuring rich chocolate cake layered with sweet caramel and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, caramel, pecans, dessert