Teringin : Salted Caramel Choc Cake

by Martha Stewart

I can imagine how sinful this one can be. Anyone want to try first ? Bukan try kek yang ahkak buat, try buat resepi yg ahkak bagi haaa....Sila sila...ahkak blom beli candy temperature gituh. Makcik Martha kata penting sbb nak jugak..nak jugak..exact temperature. Klu nak celop jari pun silakan. Resepi ku kopipes teros dari sini. 

Tapi ahkak tau korang sure malas nak kelik2 pastu nak tunggu gambor kluar bagai (ko pakai broadband cap apa senah ??) maka dengan gigihnya hahaha ambik kau gigihla sgt setakat tekan Ctrl-C + Ctrl-V tuh, ku selepek kopipes di sini utk tatapan dan cubaan...

• Bahan-bahannya ye adik kakak....

  
  

  For The Cake

  • Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 tablepoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Coarse salt (sila dengar ckp makcik Martha, garam kasar tau !!)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk (leh buat senirik, nanti ku bagi)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• For The Caramel

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

• For The Frosting

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped, melted, and cooled
  • Garnish: flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cake: Butter three 9-inch round cake pans, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Sift flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons course salt into the bowl of a mixer. Beat on low speed until just combined. Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
2. Divide batter among pans. Bake until cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool in pans set on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks, and let cool completely.
3. Make the caramel: Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cook, without stirring, until mixture is dark amber, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat, and carefully pour in cream (mixture will spatter); stir until smooth. Return to heat, and cook until a candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees, about 2 minutes. Pour caramel into a medium bowl, stir in 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Let cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, make the frosting: Whisk together cocoa and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water in a bowl until cocoa dissolves. Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and a generous pinch of coarse salt in a clean bowl with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and then cocoa mixture until combined. Let stand for 30 minutes before using.
5. Trim tops of cakes using a serrated knife to create a level surface. Cut each in half horizontally to form 2 layers. Transfer 1 layer to a serving platter, and spread 3/4 cup caramel over top. Top with another cake layer, and repeat with remaining caramel and cake layers, leaving top uncovered. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
6. Frost top and sides of cake in a swirling motion. Sprinkle with sea salt.

Cook's Note

To make this cake ahead of time: The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before using. Cake layers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days (they actually taste better when refrigerated and have a better texture for stacking). When finished, the frosted cake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Bagaimana rupanya ?? Makcik Martha kata segini haaa....tajuk kek masin, rupa manis how ? how ?

Ahkak yakin akak boleh wallop dengan jayanya, karamel meleles tuh. Pasni korang tunggu la ye cara buat buttermilk, kalau agak2 sebulan (sebulan kau ! hambik...) takde gak entry tu, pandai2 la cari kat internet ye..