Jul 14 2026
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Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Time2h
Serves10

Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse, Bourbon Caramel, Milk Chocolate Crunch, Candied Macadamia Nut

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Ingredients

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Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Bourbon Caramel

Milk Chocolate Crunch

Candied Macadamia Nuts

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat and Prepare

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Mousse Preparation

  1. 6

    Melt Chocolate

    Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and let it cool slightly.

  2. 7

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

  3. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the chocolate mixture.

  4. 9

    Chill

    Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours before using.

Bourbon Caramel Preparation

  1. 10

    Make Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns golden brown, swirling the pan occasionally.

  2. 11

    Add Cream and Butter

    Remove from heat, carefully add heavy cream and butter while stirring until smooth.

  3. 12

    Finish with Bourbon

    Stir in the bourbon and a pinch of salt. Allow to cool before using.

Milk Chocolate Crunch Preparation

  1. 13

    Melt Chocolate

    Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.

  2. 14

    Combine with Cereal

    Stir in crispy rice cereal until well coated. Spread onto a lined baking sheet to set.

  3. 15

    Break into Pieces

    Once set, break into small pieces.

Candied Macadamia Nuts Preparation

  1. 16

    Prepare Candied Nuts

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

  2. 17

    Add Nuts

    Add macadamia nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown.

  3. 18

    Cool and Break Apart

    Spread the nuts on parchment paper to cool and harden before breaking apart.

Assembly

  1. 19

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of chocolate mousse, and drizzle with bourbon caramel.

  2. 20

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with mousse and caramel.

  3. 21

    Top with Crunch and Nuts

    Finish by topping the cake with milk chocolate crunch pieces and candied macadamia nuts.

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