Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

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INGREDIENTS

For the chocolate cake:

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (not packed!)

1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

3 teaspoons baking soda

1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt

3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature

1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream

1/3 cup whole milk

3/4 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil)

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 and 1/2 cups hot water

For the salted caramel chocolate frosting:

2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks, 16 ounces), VERY soft

4 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed)

2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce

Garnish:

1 and 1/4 cups salted caramel sauce

Flaky sea salt

 

 

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