Dive into the indulgent world of Caramel Chocolate Cake, a rich and luxurious dessert that combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the sweet allure of caramel. This recipe features a moist and tender chocolate cake made with yogurt and hazelnut powder, topped with a luscious caramel chocolate sauce. The addition of coffee in the cake batter deepens the chocolate flavor, making this cake a treat for all chocolate lovers.
Why You'll Love This: If you're a fan of chocolate and caramel, this cake is the perfect combination of both. The yogurt in the cake adds moisture and lightness, while the hazelnut powder brings a subtle nutty flavor. The caramel chocolate sauce, enriched with butter and cream, adds a layer of richness and decadence that takes this cake to the next level.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or as an indulgent treat for a weekend dessert. It's also perfect for impressing guests or for those moments when you need a luxurious chocolate fix.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- Chocolate Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 200g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 250g Greek or natural yogurt
- 180ml sunflower oil
- 250ml hot water with 1 teaspoon coffee
- 250g flour
- 70g cocoa powder
- 70g hazelnut powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- Caramel Chocolate Sauce:
- 200g sugar + 2-3 tablespoons water
- 80g butter or margarine
- 120ml liquid cream
- A pinch of salt
- 90g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Mix eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Add yogurt, oil, coffee-infused water, flour, cocoa, hazelnut powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend well.
- Pour into a cake tin and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 45-50 minutes.
- For the sauce, heat sugar and water in a pan until it caramelizes. Remove from heat, add butter and salt, then cream, and finally chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the warm caramel chocolate sauce over the cooled cake.
Enjoy your Caramel Chocolate Cake, a delightful treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with its rich, chocolatey goodness and creamy caramel topping. ❤️🍫🍰🫠🤎