Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

Why Make This Recipe

If you love chocolate and cheesecake, this dessert is the perfect mix of both. It has layers of rich chocolate cake and smooth cheesecake, with a delicious salted caramel sauce on top. It’s sweet, creamy, and full of flavor.

This cake is great for birthdays, holidays, or any special event. It looks fancy, but it’s made from simple ingredients. Your friends and family will be impressed when you bring it to the table.

The best part is the combination of tastes and textures. The soft chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and sticky caramel blend together so well. Every bite is a little piece of joy.

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How to Make Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake:

• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 box devil’s food cake mix
• Ingredients listed on the cake box (usually oil, eggs, and water)

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 to 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk or cream

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Directions:

Make the Cheesecake:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
4. Cool completely. Then freeze until firm (about 2 hours).

Make the Cake:

1. Prepare the chocolate cake as directed on the box.
2. Divide batter between two 9-inch round pans.
3. Bake as directed, then cool completely.

Make the Caramel Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, mix sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until golden brown.
2. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir.
3. Add cream slowly and stir until smooth.
4. Add salt to taste. Let it cool.

Make the Frosting:

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one chocolate cake layer on a plate.
2. Remove cheesecake from the pan and place on top.
3. Add the second chocolate cake layer on top of the cheesecake.
4. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
5. Drizzle cooled caramel sauce over the cake.