Better Than Everything Cake
Better Than Everything Cake is a homemade dessert that truly lives up to its name. Layers of buttery sponge, decadent caramel topping, silky chocolate ganache, and whipped cream make this treat sinfully delicious and easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups (345g) All-purpose flour King Arthur recommended
- 1 cup (225g) Unsalted butter Room temperature (land o’ lakes for richness)
- 4 Large eggs Room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) Whole milk For extra creaminess, use whole milk Greek yogurt + water
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated sugar (for caramel topping)
- 8 oz (225g) Semisweet chocolate chips For chocolate ganache
- 1½ cups (360ml) Cold heavy cream For whipped cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar, mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then alternate adding dry mix and milk until combined.
- Divide batter, bake for 25–28 minutes, then let cakes cool.
- Prepare caramel topping and chocolate ganache.
- Level cakes, add ganache and caramel between layers, top with whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an ultra-moist crumb, brush each layer with a simple syrup. Homemade caramel adds a depth that grocery-store jars can’t match.
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