A show-stopping dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layered with luscious caramel sauce, crunchy pecans, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a little indulgence.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 ½ cups |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | ½ cup |
| Baking powder | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1 cup |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Boiling water | 1 cup |
| Chopped pecans | 1 cup |
| Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) | 1 cup |
| Chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth; it will be thin, but that’s perfect.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with half of the caramel sauce, then sprinkle half of the chopped pecans and half of the chocolate chips.
- Add the second cake layer on top and repeat with the remaining caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the rich, gooey layers with every bite.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer a different nut.
- For added creaminess, layer in whipped cream between the cake layers.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g (Saturated: 5g, Unsaturated: 15g, Trans: 0g)
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg
