Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) boiling water.
For the Caramel Filling:
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) water
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
For the Topping:
1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup (40g) toasted coconut flakes (optional).