OVER-THE-TOP CHOCOLATE CAKE
This chocolate cake looks as awesome as it tastes. The swirls of dulce de leche sauce and toffee topping make it elegant. It's best to let the frosted cake set up in the fridge before serving.-Vanessa Johnson, Heyburn, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces., In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, milk, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In a another bowl, beat cheeses until smooth; add the chocolate, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream and 1/2 cup dulce de leche., Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2 cups frosting and sprinkle with 1/4 cup toffee. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake., Drop remaining dulce de leche by teaspoonfuls over top of cake; cut through frosting with a knife to swirl. Press remaining toffee into top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781 calories, Fat 49g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Sheikh Forid
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I'll probably try a different recipe next time.
M.Naveed Naveed
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Helal Molla
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Meshach Ferguson
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use a different frosting next time.
Wendy Winja
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future potlucks.
Alex Botez
[email protected]This cake was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it! The layers were a bit tricky to get right, but the end result was a beautiful and delicious cake. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Shuhan Ahmad
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this cake because it seemed like it would be too rich, but I'm so glad I did! It was the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely b
Vichelle V. Pecayo
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The layers are so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Muhammad Yousef
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Sujon Raza
[email protected]This chocolate cake is the epitome of decadence. The layers are moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect cake for any special occasion.