Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream

Name: Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs (room temperature); ½ cup bourbon whiskey; 1 ½ cup strongly brewed coffee (cooled); ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 4-5 cups powdered sugar; 4-6 Tablespoons half and half (room temperature); 1 cup salted caramel (see note below); ⅓ cup heavy cream; ½ cup chopped dark chocolate (approximately 3 ounces)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:35min

This chocolate whiskey cake is layered with a rich salted caramel buttercream and topped with a silky dark chocolate ganache. This rustic layer cake can also be made into a single layer cake, a bundt cake or even cupcakes. A chocolate lovers dream!

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:07:27 GMT