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Chocolate Cake with Caramel Buttercream & Pretzels Bits

February 6, 2013 by Angela LeMoine 10 Comments

Chocolate Cake with Caramel Buttercream & Pretzels Bits. The ultimate sweet & salty chocolate cake perfect for any occasion!!
Chocolate Cake with Caramel Buttercream & Pretzels Bits. The ultimate sweet & salty chocolate cake perfect for any occasion!!
I know, just reading the title is drool inducing but wait till you see the pics! Oh. My! I am a HUGE fan of things that combine sweetness and salt and this is the theme I wanted to go with for my 30th birthday cake- Chocolate Cake with Caramel Buttercream & Pretzels Bits. I have to say, it was a huge hit with the family!

It has a few components and takes a little time but it is soooo worth it! The from scratch cake is so light and moist, in part thanks to the use of cake flour rather then ap flour! The caramel buttercream is perfectly sweet and not overpowering. The crushed pretzel bits add the perfect amount of salt and crunch, putting this cake over the top AMAZING!!!
Chocolate Cake with Caramel Buttercream & Pretzels Bits. The ultimate sweet & salty chocolate cake perfect for any occasion!!
I made the cake the day before and wrapped each cake layer well in plastic wrap once it was cooled completely. I made the buttercream and frosted the cake the day of, this keeps the pretzel bits from softening. I hope you enjoy this sweet and salty chocolate cake as much as we enjoyed it!
For the Cake:
2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
6 oz semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup milk
For the Caramel Buttercream:
25 caramel candy pieces
1 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup milk and 5 Tbsp milk, divided
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
3 cups powdered sugar
a couple handfuls of pretzels smashed in a plastic bag using the bottom of a small pan
Oven at 350 degrees.
For the Cake:
Set up a double boiler, a small pot with a little bit of water with a glass bowl on top, over low heat. Add the 6 oz chocolate into the glass bowl. Stir frequently with a rubber spoon until just melted. Set to the side to cool down a bit.
In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth and creamy. Add in the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Again using the electric mixer, add the melted chocolate and milk. Mix until well combined.
In a small bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder together.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix until just combined. The batter is a little bit on the thicker side, it is not runny.
Divide the batter equally into two buttered cake pans. Bake for approx 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once the cakes are completely cooled, remove them from their pans and wrap each well with plastic wrap.
For the Caramel Buttercream:
First you have to make a caramel sauce. Once again, set up a double boiler, add the caramels and 1 Tbsp butter. Stirring frequently. Once the caramels have begun to melt add in the 1/3 cup milk. Stir continuously until the caramel is completely melted and all ingredients are incorporated.
Once the caramel is cooled completely you can start making the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the 2 sticks of butter. Add the powdered sugar and slowly incorporate.
Add the caramel sauce (reserving 1 Tbsp to drizzle over top) and 5 Tbsp of milk and mix for several minutes until the buttercream is well combined, light and fluffy.
Place one cake round on a platter. Frost just the top then place the second round directly on top.
Frost the entire cake and don’t worry about it looking perfect. Once the cake is covered in the caramel buttercream gently press the crushed pretzels into the frosting. Drizzle the remaining 1 Tbsp of caramel sauce over top the cake.

Filed Under: Baking, Dessert Tagged With: birthday, buttercream, cake, caramel, chocolate, sweet

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  1. MeetTheBrowns

    February 6, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Omg!! Totally making this for my daughters birthday …YUMMO

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      February 7, 2013 at 2:23 am

      It really was amazing! Heck I enjoyed it nightly for three straight days! Hope you enjoy it as well!

      Reply
  2. Susan

    February 8, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I found you through your link on Rattlebridge Farm.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      February 11, 2013 at 12:54 am

      Oh awesome!! You’re very welcome. Hope you get a chance to try it out.. it is SO good!!!

      Reply
  3. Kathie

    February 9, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Show and Tell Saturday is LIVE at Sassy Little Lady! I’d love to have you come join the party!

    http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-3

    Kathie

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      February 11, 2013 at 12:55 am

      Awesome!!! I’m going to link up now! Thanks for the invite!!

      Reply
  4. Kathie

    February 11, 2013 at 1:01 am

    Man, this really makes my mouth water! I LOVE salty and sweet together! Thank you so much for linking up with me! 🙂

    Kathie
    http://www.sassylittlelady.com

    Reply
  5. Carole

    June 2, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Angela, thanks for adding to the cake extravaganza! Such a great cake! Cheers

    Reply
  6. Oh My Heartsie Girl

    October 22, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Hi Angela, I was visiting your WW and started exploring, this recipes looks delish, I love using pretzels for toppings. Now I would like to invite your to join me on Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features Linky Party
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      October 22, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Well thank you so much, that’s very kind of you! I’ll stop by in the morning to join, thanks!!!

      Reply

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