Chocolate Cake With Peanuts And Salted Caramel Recipe

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).

Step 4

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 6

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the salted caramel. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a deep amber color. Carefully add the butter and stir until melted, then stir in the heavy cream and salt. Let it cool.

Step 7

Frost the cake layers with your favorite chocolate frosting, and sprinkle chopped peanuts between the layers and on top. Drizzle generously with salted caramel.