Fudge Caramel Stout Cake Food

SALTED CARAMEL FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 20 x 20cm cake tin with baking parchment. Tip the sugar, cream, butter and glucose syrup into a large pan. Warm over a low heat to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter, stirring occasionally.
• When the sugar has dissolved, put a sugar thermometer in the mixture, making sure the end is completely covered by the syrup - if it's not, transfer the mixture to a smaller pan that's still large enough for the syrup to bubble. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to the boil, stirring occasionally to stop it catching. When the thermometer reaches 116C - or 'soft ball' stage, remove the pan from the heat.
• Leave the mixture to stand, undisturbed, for 5 mins, until the temperature drops to 110C, then stir in the vanilla bean paste and a good pinch of salt.
• Remove the thermometer, then vigorously beat the mixture with a wooden spoon, checking the temperature every minute or so until it drops again to about 60C. By this time, the mixture will be really thick and have lost its glossy shine. Take the thermometer out and continue beating the mixture for a few more minutes. This part is crucial as it helps create small sugar crystals that give the fudge its smooth, creamy texture.
• Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using a spatula. Dot the caramel over the top, and swirl it through the fudge using a skewer. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sea salt, then leave to cool overnight at room temperature - don't put it in the fridge, as it will become sticky and won't set properly. Cut into 36 bite-sized pieces. Will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two months.

EASY CARAMEL CAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter two 20cm springform tins and line the bases with baking parchment.
• Beat the butter and both sugars in a bowl with an electric whisk for a few mins until lighter in colour and fluffy. Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour and beating in between each egg. Add the remaining flour and milk. Divide between the cake tins and bake for 25-30 mins until they're golden, spring back when pressed, and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle. Cool in the tins for a few mins, then tip out and leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, for the icing, put the butter and icing sugar in a bowl and whisk for a few mins until light and airy. Whisk in the caramel briefly, adding 1 tbsp of boiling water to loosen, if needed. Set aside until the sponges are completely cool before assembling, or the icing will melt.
• Use half the icing to sandwich the cakes together, then spread the remainder over the top, smoothing it out with a knife or the back of a spoon. Leave in a cool place until ready to serve. Drizzle with the 3 tbsp extra sauce (warm briefly in the microwave if it's a little stiff), allowing some to drip down the sides if you like, and scatter over the toffee, chocolate or caramel pieces to serve. Edible glitter, birthday candles or sparklers, optional.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
• PREPARE cake mix according to package directions. Pour 2 cups batter into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
• MELT caramels and butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until blended. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake. Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.
• BAKE an additional 25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix caramel topping and pecans in small bowl. Spread over cooled cake.

FUDGE CAKE WITH STOUT GLAZE

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour the coffee over the top and beat until the butter is fully melted. Add the eggs one at a time, then continue to beat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is very smooth.
• Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and beat in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, sour cream and almond extract until just combined. Pour into the Bundt pan and bake until a cake tester inserted center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a baking rack, about 30 minutes, and then invert onto the rack and turn right-side up. Put the rack over a baking sheet.
• For the glaze: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the chocolate, confectioners¿ sugar and stout until the chocolate melts. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a toothpick, pour the warm glaze over and let set a few minutes before slicing. The cake will keep for 2 days at room temperature.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base of two 18cm sandwich tins. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well.
• Make a well in the centre and add the golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil and milk. Beat well with an electric whisk until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into the two tins and bake for 25-30 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Remove from oven, leave to cool for 10 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack.
• To make the icing, beat the unsalted butter in a bowl until soft. Gradually sieve and beat in the icing sugar and cocoa powder, then add enough of the milk to make the icing fluffy and spreadable.
• Sandwich the two cakes together with the butter icing and cover the sides and the top of the cake with more icing.

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer. Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake. Cool on a wire rack., Frost with whipped topping. Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.

BANANA OATMEAL CAKE WITH CARAMEL FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In medium bowl mix together flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
• In large bowl, with electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
• Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas and buttermilk, mixing lightly after each addition.
• Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 inch (32 x 23 cm) cake pan.
• Bake at 350 F ( 180 C) for 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
• Cool completely on cake rack.
• Ice with Caramel Fudge Frosting.
• Frosting: 1/3 cup butter 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk, 2% 2 cups sifted icing suga r Melt butter in saucepan.
• Stir in brown sugar.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir over low heat 2 minutes.
• Stir in milk.
• Heat to boiling.
• Remove from heat. Gradually stir in icing sugar.
• Spread on cooled cake. Yield: 24 servings Garnish plate with a sliced strawberry and banana slices that have been dipped in orange or lemon juice.

CARAMEL-FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to pkg directions.
• Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and pour into greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
• Bake at 350F for 35-40 mins or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Immediately poke holes in the cake with a meat fork or skewer.
• Spread caramel and fudge toppings over cake.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Frost with Cool Whip.
• Sprinkle with toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips.
• Store in fridge.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare cake mix as package directs.
• Pour 2 cups of the batter into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter.
• Remove from heat, add condensed milk and mix well.
• Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake.
• Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.
• Top with nuts.
• Return to oven and bake 30-35 minutes, or until tooth-pick comes out clean.
• Cool.
• Garnish as desired.

CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE

Steps:

• For Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter three 8” round cake pans with 2” high sides.
• Line with parchment paper.
• Butter paper.
• Bring 2 cups stout and 2 cups butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth.
• Cool slightly.
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and 1 ½ tsp salt in large bowl to blend.
• Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sour cream in another large bowl to blend.
• Add stout-chocolate mixture and beat briefly on slow speed.
• Using rubber spatula, fold batter until completely combined.
• Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
• Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
• Transfer cakes to rack; cool 10 minutes.
• Turn cakes out onto rack and cool completely.
• For Icing: Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
• Remove from heat.
• Add chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
• Refrigerate until icing is spreadable, stirring frequently, about 2 hours.
• Place 1 cake layer on plate.
• Spread 2/3 cup icing over.
• Top with second cake layer.
• Spread 2/3 cup icing over top.
• Top with third cake layer.
• Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F; butter and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liquid (if using); beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated; pour HALF of batter into prepared pan; bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter; remove from heat; add condensed milk and mix well; spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture; top with nuts; return to oven; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
• A dollop of freshly-whipped cream on each piece is not a bad thing!