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Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Cake (with Crunchy Layers & Cream Cheese Frosting)

Ingredients
    For the Cake Batter:
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g sugar
  • 30 ml oil
  • Milk (amount not specified, but likely around 50–70 ml based on standard ratios)
  • 100 g flour (approximate based on typical ratios)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
    • For the Cream:
  • 200 g Cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 ml Heavy cream or whipping cream
    • For the Filling & Decoration:
  • Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Crunchy "flours" – likely refers to crispy wafers or crushed pretzels (use salty or sweet depending on preference)
  • Additional cream cheese or whipped cream for layering
  • 100 g Melted chocolate
  • More crushed wafers/pretzels for topping
  • Optional: extra heavy cream for chocolate ganache (50 ml)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Cake Base
    1. Preheat oven to 165°C (329°F).
    2. In a bowl, beat 3 eggs with 50 g sugar until the mixture doubles in volume and becomes pale.
    3. Add 30 ml oil and a splash of milk, mixing gently.
    4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
    5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions, mixing until smooth.
    6. Pour into a greased or lined 18 cm cake tin.
    7. Bake at 165°C until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (approx. 30–40 minutes depending on your oven).
    8. Let the cake cool completely and then slice into three layers.
  2. 2
    Make the Cream Cheese Filling
    1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
    2. Mix until smooth, then add heavy cream and beat for a few more seconds until slightly thickened.
  3. 3
    Assemble the Cake
    1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
    2. Spread a layer of cream cheese filling, then drizzle caramel sauce on top.
    3. Add crushed wafers or salty pretzels for crunch.
    4. Add a few extra spoons of cream and level it.
    5. Repeat with the second layer: cream, caramel, wafers, more cream.
    6. Add the final cake layer and press gently.
    7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. 4
    Prepare the Chocolate Topping
    1. In a bowl, mix melted chocolate with a bit of liquid cream to make a smooth ganache.
    2. Add crushed wafers or pretzels and mix.
    3. Spread this topping over the chilled cake and level it with a spatula.
  5. 5
    Serve & Enjoy
    • Slice and serve this rich, creamy, crunchy cake chilled.
    • Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration!
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/ultimate-caramel-chocolate-cake-with-crunchy-layers-cream-cheese-frosting/