Homemade Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling and Ganache

This Homemade Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling and Chocolate Ganache is an elegant, indulgent dessert made for special occasions. With three moist chocolate layers, a rich caramel center, and glossy ganache cascading over the top, this cake delivers deep cocoa flavor and luxurious texture. The combination of dulce de leche (or creamy caramel) and silky ganache creates a showstopping finish that is both decadent and beautifully simple to assemble.

Ingredients

1️⃣ Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee or hot water

2️⃣ Caramel Filling

• 1 can (400 g) dulce de leche or
• 1 cup caramel sauce + ½ cup thick whipped cream (for a creamier filling)

3️⃣ Chocolate Ganache

• 1½ cups cream
• 340 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for shine)

4️⃣ For the Topping

• Grated orange-white chocolate, grated carrot, or candied orange peel
  

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