Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
For the Caramel Mousse Filling:
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1 cup caramel sauce
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
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1/2 cup toffee bits
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1/4 cup crushed chocolate candy (like Halal chocolate-covered toffee or nutty bars)
Instructions:
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Make the Cake Layers:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
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Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
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Prepare the Caramel Mousse Filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add caramel sauce and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
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Fold whipped cream into the caramel mixture gently. Chill for 15 minutes.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Place one cake layer on a plate.
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Spread the caramel mousse filling evenly.
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Top with the second cake layer.
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Pour caramel sauce over the top and let it drip slightly.
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Finish & Garnish:
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Sprinkle toffee bits and crushed candy over the top.
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Chill cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.
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