From a Coffee Lover to another!

I want to thank Cynthia writer of: sweet soul creations for the recipe she shared with us! This is what she sent to my e-mail:

"I just wanted to share my chocolate-caramel cake with you. Being a coffee addict myself I know chocolate and caramel goes great with coffee. When you pair this cake and a cup of coffee together it makes a lovely dessert!!"



I took the recipe from her blog:

Note: For step by step pictures please visit: Moist Chocolate-Caramel cake/cupcakes

MOIST CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CAKE/CUPCAKES

CAKE:
1 package-Chocolate fudge cake mix
1 package-Chocolate pudding mix ( This is a must)
1 &1/4 cups-water
1/3 cup-vegetable oil
3-eggs

You will need a springform pan or cupcake pan, greased well.

CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup-butter or margarine
1/4 cup-whipping cream
1 cup-brown sugar (firmly packed)

TOPPING:
3&1/2 cups-whipping cream
1/2 cup powder sugar
1 tsp-cream of tartar
1/2 tsp- vanilla extract

This makes enough whipped cream for the cake and cupcakes

DECORATIONS:
-a jar of cherries
-extra caramel sauce
-a bar of semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)

The way you decorate your cake is up to you. Use one of these or all three!!

Got to start somewhere, lets make cake...... PREHEAT OVEN 325

1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, and eggs
2. Mix on low speed until moist, then high speed for 2 minutes
3. If making cupcakes, at this point set mix to the side. DO NOT BAKE YET!!
4. Pour mix in springform pan, bake 35-45 minutes

Sweet, sticky caramel.....

CARAMEL MUST BE MADE WHILE CAKE IS COOLING.

1. In a sauce pan, combined butter, brown sugar, and whipping cream.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted.
3. Flip cake over, pour half of caramel on top, cake should still be warm.
4. Wait 10 minutes and pour on remaining caramel.

FOR CUPCAKES:
1. If making cupcakes pour a little caramel in each section.
2. Pour batter over caramel
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool 5 minutes.
4. Flip each cupcake over

FOR WHIPPED CREAM:

1. In a bowl, combine powder sugar, cream of tartar, whipping cream, and vanilla
2. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes
3. After cake and cupcakes have cooled, spread a nice amount of whipped cream on top
4. Eat as is or decorate. ENJOY!!