Decadent Chocolate Caramel Delight Cake Recipe
This Decadent Chocolate Caramel Delight Cake is a luscious, indulgent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base layered with smooth caramel sauce, rich chocolate ganache, and fluffy whipped cream. Garnished with caramel candies and dark chocolate chunks, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture ideal for chocolate and caramel lovers looking for a stunning homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-baked cake base)
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 pre-baked chocolate cake base (9-inch round recommended)
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Caramel Layers and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup caramel candies, chopped or whole
Chocolate Elements
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Base: Ensure your chocolate cake base is completely cooled before beginning assembly to prevent melting the whipped cream and caramel layers.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, providing a light and airy texture for the topping.
- Apply Caramel Sauce: Evenly spread the caramel sauce over the top surface of the cooled chocolate cake to create a sweet, gooey layer.
- Pipe Whipped Cream: Using a piping bag or spoon, decorate the caramel layer with swirls or dollops of whipped cream for an elegant finish.
- Drizzle Ganache: Gently pour or drizzle the chocolate ganache over the whipped cream to add richness and balanced chocolate flavor.
- Add Candies and Chocolate Chunks: Press the caramel candies and dark chocolate chunks onto and around the whipped cream to provide texture and extra bursts of flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the whipped cream to set before serving.
Notes
- Use a good quality chocolate cake base for optimal flavor.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate ganache.
- Make sure the whipped cream is chilled and whipped just until stiff peaks form for best stability.
- Adjust the caramel candies and chocolate chunk quantities based on preference.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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