Craving a dessert that is rich, decadent, and an absolute delight to your taste buds? Look no further than the "Death by Chocolate and Caramel" cake, a masterpiece that combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and caramel to create a heavenly experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more as we explore the best recipes to create this mouthwatering treat. From classic layer cakes to innovative tortes and even no-bake options, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to all skill levels and preferences. So, preheat your ovens, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of "Death by Chocolate and Caramel."
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
I make this while I'm cleaning the kitchen after dinner--layers of German chocolate cake, toffee candy, and whipped topping.
Provided by Karen
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix cake batter according to package directions, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool and crumble. Make pudding, according to package directions, with milk.
- In a large trifle or other glass serving bowl, place half of the crumbled cake. Pour half of the coffee over the cake, and spread half of the pudding over that. Top with half of the whipped topping, sprinkled with half the crumbled candy bars. Repeat layers in the same order. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 538.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Special equipment: 1 (12 to 16 cup) glass trifle bowl or 12 to 16 individual small trifle bowls
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Whip in the almond extract and confectioners'sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over whip, the cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.
- When completely cool, use your hands to crumble the brownies into smaller pieces. In a glass trifle bowl, layer in the following order: crumbled brownies, about 1 1/2 cups pudding, 1 1/2 crumbled toffee bars, about 1 3/4 cups whipped cream. Repeat the layers in the same order. Save the last 2 toffee bars to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
- For individual small trifle bowls, layer in the following order: crumbled brownie, pudding, crushed chocolate covered toffee bars and whipped cream.
- Garnish with more crumbled toffee bars. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- For your brownie batter, melt your butter in a medium (or large) heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- While the butter is melting, whisk your natural cocoa powder, sea salt and sugar in a separate bowl. (The sugar and salt will work as abrasive agents to get any lumps out of the cocoa.) Whisk the cocoa/sugar/salt combo into the melted butter. Continue to whisk the ingredients together in the bowl over the simmering water until the sugar has dissolved fully. The mixture should look like fudge and pull away from the bowl into a ball. Remove from the heat and set on a dishtowel on your counter, and allow the fudgy mixture to cool down until it's warm, but not hot anymore.
- While that is cooling, line the bottom and sides of your 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. You want to leave about 4 inches of overhang on the 2 opposite sides. These serve as your handles to remove the brownies from the pan in 1 piece, so make sure that there is enough of the overhang for you to have a solid grip. Grease the parchment or foil well.
- Stir in the vanilla into the cooled fudge mixture to loosen it up. Add the eggs into the mixture 1 at a time, adding the second egg after the first egg is fully incorporated. The batter should look shiny and well blended. Add in your flour and stir it until it's fully incorporated. Once it looks fully blended, beat the batter vigorously for at least 45 strokes. This'll not only get out any pent up stress, but it will make the brownies chewy. Fold in your chocolate chips. Spread the very thick and fudgy brownie batter evenly in the lined pan with an offset spatula or your greased hands.
- Pop the brownies in the oven and bake until they get a nice crust and your house smells like brownies, 30 to 35 minutes. Let them cool completely on a rack or a dishtowel on your counter.
- Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a bowl until there are no lumps. Crack the eggs into the bowl, add the yolks and whisk into a paste. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until fully incorporated. Then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Put the milk mixture into a saucepan and put over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it starts to look like pudding. It will begin to bubble and it will hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk out. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Cook's Note: To prevent a skin from forming, cover the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing down directly on the surface of the pudding. Poke a few holes throughout to allow to cool to room temperature.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
Do you like chocolate? You have to try this one. You really won't die, but you will think you have died and go to heaven. The prep time includes making the cake.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix as directed, or make your own chocolate cake recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- When done, remove from the oven, poke holes in the cake and pour the kahlua over the cake.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile prepare the pudding or mousse.
- Tear or crumble the cake into pieces.
- In a glass trifle bowl layer in this order: 1/3 of cake, 1/3 of pudding, 1/3 of whipped topping and 1/3 of candy bars.
- Repeat layers ending with chopped candy bars on top.
- Chill well.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE III
Every time we have a church supper, I have to make this. It's a favorite!
Provided by LaNita
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare brownies according to package directions. Let cool.
- Mix pudding according to package directions.
- In a glass punch bowl, layer in the following order: 1/2 of the brownie, crumbled; 1/2 of the pudding; 1 toffee bar, crushed; 1/2 of the whipped topping.
- Repeat layers in the same order. Save the last toffee bar to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
- Refrigerate. Best if made the day before you serve it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add a few tablespoons chocolate liqueur to a small rimmed plate. Add a few tablespoons cocoa powder to another small plate and whisk briefly to break up the lumps. Dip the rim of a martini glass into the liqueur then into the cocoa. Set aside.
- Add the chocolate liqueur, vodka, and half-and-half to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake for a good 20 seconds. Pour into rimmed martini glass.
DEATH BY CARAMEL BARS
These showy brownies are nice and tall with pockets of caramel goo. They are wicked enough on their own, but for an over-the-top dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h24m
Yield 24 brownies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
- Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add to butter mixture, stirring just until blended.
- Fold in chopped candy bars.
- Spoon batter into a greased aluminum foil-lined 13" x 9" pan coated with cooking spray, allowing foil to extend over ends of pan (Pan will be very full).
- Spoon dollops of dulce de leche over batter; swirl slightly into batter with a knife.
- Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack, and cool completely (This may take several hours).
- Use foil to lift uncut brownies out of pan.
- Peel foil away from sides of uncut brownies, and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 168.5, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 34.3, Protein 5.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your dessert.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a variety of toppings to create a visually appealing and delicious dessert. Some popular toppings include chocolate chips, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and nuts.
Conclusion:
Death by chocolate and caramel is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, gooey caramel filling, and variety of toppings, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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