Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with caramel, pecans, and melted chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a serving plate.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cooled cake, then sprinkle with the toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream for 30-40 seconds until warm, then add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth, then drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cake.
- Allow the cake to set for 15 minutes before serving, so the toppings have time to firm up.
Notes
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a pinch of coffee powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg