Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Caramel Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp red food coloring, optional
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
  • caramel frosting:
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 15 pecan halves

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate in water. Stir in food coloring if desired. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. For frosting, combine the brown sugar, milk, butter and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Transfer to a small bowl; beat in confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla until mixture achieves spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with pecans. Yield: 15 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 558.41 Kcal (2338 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.45g 22%
Cholesterol 44.49mg 15%
Sodium 263.26mg 11%
Potassium 103.23mg 2%
Total Carbs 98.66g 33%
Sugars 31.76g 127%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 7.63g 15%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 28.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.61 Kcal (1129 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.98g 22%
Cholesterol 21.48mg 15%
Sodium 127.11mg 11%
Potassium 49.84mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.64g 33%
Sugars 15.33g 127%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 4%
Protein 3.69g 15%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 13.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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