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Ultimate Twix Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake with Caramel

This indulgent Twix Chocolate Layer Cake features rich chocolate sponge, creamy caramel frosting, and a decadent topping of chopped Twix bars, shortbread cookies, and drizzled caramel sauce. Perfect for celebrations and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (280 grams) plain flour
  • 1 cup (80 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (300 grams) caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup (90 grams) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 and 1/2 cups (325 grams) powdered or icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce
  • Chopped Twix bars (for topping)
  • Crumbled shortbread cookies (for topping)
  • Extra caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake tins.
  2. In a large bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Add caster sugar and brown sugar, and whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Begin folding, then slowly add hot water while mixing until fully combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Mix in salted caramel sauce and beat until light and fluffy.
  8. Trim cake domes if needed. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread half of the frosting, top with the second cake layer, and frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
  9. Decorate with chopped Twix bars, crushed shortbread cookies, and drizzle with extra caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
  • Use a serrated knife to level the cakes before stacking for a more stable layer cake.
  • Homemade or store-bought caramel sauce works well in the frosting.
  • Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately to keep the frosting firm.
  • Let the cake sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.

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