Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
"Three layers of Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake slathered in homemade Chocolate Frosting. So decadent!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the chocolate cake:
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (not packed!)
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1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
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3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
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1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream
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1/3 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil)
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 and 1/2 cups hot water
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For the salted caramel chocolate frosting:
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2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks, 16 ounces), VERY soft
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4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed)
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2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce
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Garnish:
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1 and 1/4 cups salted caramel sauce (please see post for more on this)
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Flaky sea salt
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