This chocolate caramel cake has homemade, chocolatey layers and salted caramel's buttery goodness. Does chocolate cake with salted caramel frosting get any better?
For the chocolate cake: – 2 cups all-purpose flour – ¾ cup cocoa powder – 1 & ½ teaspoons baking powder – 1 & ½ teaspoons baking soda – ½ teaspoon salt – 2 cups granulated sugar – 1 cup whole milk – ½ cup vegetable/canola oil – 2 large eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup boiling water For the caramel buttercream frosting: – 1 & ½ cups unsalted butter softened – 8 cups powdered sugar – ¾ cup caramel sauce – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon salt or adjust to taste For the chocolate ganache: – ¾ cup dark chocolate chips – ¾ cup heavy cream To decorate (optional): – Extra caramel sauce – Flaky sea salt