BON APPETIT'S CHOCOLATE CAKE W/CARAMEL-MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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Provided by Oreoz724
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 triple layer cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray.
- Line bottom of pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
- Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions.
- Beat in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter among prepared pans (about 2 1/3 cups for each).
- Smooth tops.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 22 minutes.
- Cool completely in pans on racks.
- Invert cakes onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard rounds or tart pan bottoms (cakes are delicate).
- Peel off parchment.
- For frosting: Combine milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate in large bowl.
- Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully and slowly add whipping cream (mixture will bubble vigorously).
- Stir over low heat until any hard caramel bits dissolve and mixture is smooth.
- Pour caramel over chocolate; let stand 1 minute to allow chocolate to soften, then whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Chill chocolate-caramel frosting until completely cool, about 2 hours.
- Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before continuing.
- Using electric mixer, beat frosting just until color resembles milk chocolate and frosting is easily spreadable, about 1 minute (do not overbeat or frosting will become stiff and grainy).
- If necessary to correct graininess, set bowl with frosting over saucepan of simmering water for 10-second intervals, whisking just until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Place 1 cake layer on platter, flat side up.
- Spread 1 cup frosting evenly over top.
- Top with second cake layer, flat side up, pressing slightly to adhere.
- Spread 1 cup frosting over top.
- Top with third cake layer, rounded side up, pressing slightly.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively.
- (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.).
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Irene Atkichok
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different frosting.
Mokarrom Sobuj
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Samar Jk3
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone.
LilyRose H
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Mdnurnabi Mdnurnabi
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet.
Sofia Tariq
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Shanti Bhul
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Stacy Sanon
[email protected]The caramel milk chocolate frosting is what really makes this cake special. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.
Hamna Qureshi
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Solomon Emmanule
[email protected]This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
James Acret
[email protected]The frosting was a bit runny, but the cake itself was delicious.
MD: IMRAN
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
MinisterGPJ
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
DIPSHU POKHAREL
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Ruth Pugh
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone.
Antwan Henderson
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different frosting.
Piotr Szymczak
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! It was so beautiful and delicious. I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Neal Jorgenson
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and caramel. This cake was a perfect balance of both flavors. The cake was moist and the frosting was rich and creamy.
John Abaidoo Kingsley
[email protected]The chocolate cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The frosting was a bit tricky to get right, but it was worth the effort. The cake was a hit with my family and friends.
Hafsa Eshal
[email protected]This chocolate cake with caramel milk chocolate frosting was an absolute delight! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy, with the perfect hint of caramel. I'll definitely be making this again for my next special occas