🍫✨ Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cake – A Luxurious Dessert Experience

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until just combined. Slowly stir in hot coffee or water to loosen the batter. The batter will be thin—that’s perfect for a moist cake.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.

2. Make the Caramel Filling:

7. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Do not stir. Swirl gently if needed. Let it cook until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
8. Remove from heat. Carefully whisk in the butter and cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Add salt and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
9. Let cool before using as filling and set aside 1/2 cup for the frosting.
   

   3. Make the Caramel Buttercream Frosting: