- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Layer the Cake:
- Divide the chocolate cake batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chocolate batter, spreading it evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.
- Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it becomes a deep amber color.
- Add the butter and stir until melted.
- Carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble.
- Stir in the sea salt, adjusting to taste. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, remove them from the pans.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over one of the chocolate cheesecake layers.
- Place the second layer on top and drizzle more salted caramel over the entire cake.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve this decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake. You can refrigerate any leftovers.
This cake is sure to be a hit, combining the richness of chocolate, the creamy texture of cheesecake, and the delightful flavor of salted caramel. Enjoy your delicious creation!