🍫 Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cake with Ganache 🍯
This decadent cake combines rich, moist chocolate layers with a creamy caramel filling, topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. With optional garnishes of white chocolate shavings, orange zest, or candied orange peel, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent occasions!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 2 cups sugar 🍚
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 🥛
- ½ cup vegetable oil 🫒
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water ☕
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) dulce de leche or 1 cup caramel sauce + ½ cup thick whipped cream 🍯
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1½ cups heavy cream 🧁
- 12 oz (340 g) dark chocolate, chopped 🍫
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for shine) 🧈
For the Topping (Optional):
- Grated white chocolate 🍫
- Grated carrot 🥕
- Candied orange peel 🍊
