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Chocolate Layer Cake with Caramel & Strawberries Recipe

Chocolate Layer Cake with Caramel & Strawberries Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Layer Cake with Caramel & Strawberries. Moist chocolate cake layers sandwiched with a luscious caramel cream filling, topped with a rich chocolate ganache and adorned with fresh strawberries for a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 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 milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Caramel Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream (lightly sweetened)

    • For the Chocolate Ganache:

    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • 300 g (10 oz) dark chocolate, chopped

      • For Decoration:

      • Fresh strawberries
      • Caramel-dipped nuts or pralines (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Slowly mix in hot coffee. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. Prepare the Caramel Cream Filling: Gently fold together dulce de leche and whipped cream until smooth. Refrigerate.
  3. Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Allow to thicken.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Layer cake with caramel cream filling. Pour ganache over top layer.
  5. Decorate: Top with fresh strawberries and caramel-dipped nuts or pralines.

Notes

  • You can prepare the cakes a day ahead and wrap them tightly before assembling.
  • For an extra flavor boost, brush each cake layer with a little coffee syrup before filling.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing to let the cake set nicely.

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Keywords: Chocolate Layer Cake, Caramel Cream Filling, Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry Cake, Dessert Recipe

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