🍫 Decadent Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake 🍯 Rich, fudgy chocolate layers meet silky caramel, buttery...

🍫 Decadent Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake 🍯

Rich, fudgy chocolate layers meet silky caramel, buttery pecans, and a creamy white chocolate ganache — an irresistible dessert that feels like pure luxury in every bite.

🧁 Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

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🍰 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine dry ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients:
Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
4. Add boiling water:
Gradually stir in the hot water — the batter will be thin, which makes the cake beautifully moist.
5. Bake:
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool completely:
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Make the ganache:
Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the white chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
8. Assemble the cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
9. Add the second layer:
Place the second cake on top and cover the entire cake with the white chocolate ganache.
10. Decorate:
Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining pecans and a few white chocolate chips for a stunning finish.

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✨ Tip: For an even more decadent touch, chill the cake for 30 minutes before serving — it helps the caramel set and makes slicing easier!