Name: Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 1 h 1 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 31 min
Yield: 9" Layer Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (not packed!); 1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt; 3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream; 1/3 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil); 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups hot water; 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks, 16 ounces), VERY soft; 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed); 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce; Garnish:; 1 and 1/4 cups salted caramel sauce; Flaky sea salt