Description
A rich and nutty chocolate cake layered with caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle with half of the caramel sauce, then sprinkle with half of the pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, then repeat the caramel, pecan, and chocolate chip layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce on top.
Notes
For a richer treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or extra caramel on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg