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Decadent Chocolate Caramel Drip Cake for Any Occasion

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Decadent, rich chocolate cake! Moist layers & smooth chocolate buttercream frosting. Easy to bake, it's the perfect celebration dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake:
  • 1¾ cups 220g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 65g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
  • ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml hot water or brewed coffee (for richer flavor)
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3½ cups 440g powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup 60ml heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. For the cake batter, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
  4. Carefully stir in hot water or coffee.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  7. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, then powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
  8. To assemble, level the cakes if needed. Frost the first layer, add the second, and then frost the top and sides.
  9. Decorate with your preferred chocolate cake design.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

Notes

Swap buttermilk with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar (let sit 5 min)
Add espresso powder (1 tsp) to enhance chocolate flavor
You can double the recipe for a 3-layer tall cake