Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Baking Recipe: Sweet, Salty Butterscotch Chocolate Ganache Cake

 

Sweet and salty in a cake? This is another match made in heaven. In my opinion, butterscotch itself is way too sweet. However if you add a just a pinch of salt, the salt somehow helps to balance and tone down the sweetness of butterscotch.

While there are a lot of recipes out there incorporating salty caramel and chocolate cake together, this is my own take of this version. I've replace the salty caramel with my own salty butterscotch cake filling. Here is my own trick. There is no salt involve, however the filling has cream cheese incorporated. I love the taste of cream cheese, as it's mildly salted and creamy. Plus point; cream cheese goes really well with dark chocolate cakes. And for you non-sweet tooth lovers, there's no powdered sugar involve in the filling. I relied on the sweetness of the butterscotch, and to my surprise it works out perfectly.

For recipe: Click on image + Zoom

The only extra work of this process, is just baking the cake. I've repeated this chocolate cake recipe (tweaked to my own likeness) so many times in my other posts. You could say that I'm the type that tend to stick to the best tried and tested recipe.

Now, as for the rest [which is the frosting] is simple and smooth. I try to simplify as much possible, so you have less work pacing back and forth ;). Perhaps just some washing up? And all hard work will be rewarded with some indulgence. So sit back, have a glass of milk and enjoy the the rich, moist, fluffy dark chocolate cake with light, creamy and not so sweet salty butterscotch filling.

xx

29 comments:

  1. Oh how I hope this makes Top 9. Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!

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  2. Joanna, this is amazing! Once again - you have made a stunning cake! I agree with you - sweet and salty together is a thing of beauty!

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  3. This is one gorgeous cake. Your layers are perfect. Really fabulous job on this one.

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  4. This cake is so gorgeous!! I love sweet and salty as well so I love the idea of putting that combination in a cake like this!!

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  5. OMG--this looks amazing! Now wishing I hadn't ordered a cake for my husband's birthday and had time to make this instead.

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  6. Butterscotch is a flavor that does not come up very often and I am glad you used the flavor in a cake. The name of this cake says it all and no powdered sugar in the icing-bravo! I have save this one. Great post.

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  7. Im drooling. This looks SO GOOD. Honestly I click on anything with butterscotch. It's my fav, but your chocolate cake looks so rich and perfect. Well done. Love the blog btw. New fan

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  8. Sandra: Aww..thanks so much.. I'm thrilled to know that you think that it's Top 9 worthy. I hope so too it makes Top 9. That will be fantastic.

    Ann: A perfect balance eh? I am loving this new cake I baked right now.

    Kim Bee: Thanks so much for stopping by.. I really appreciate it!!

    Stephanie: You got to try to bake yourself some if you do love the flavours. This is my newest favourite cake.. Wish I could let you have a slice too.

    Cucina: There is always next time? Wishing your hubby Many Happy Returns and have a wonderful BIRTHDAY!! Thanks for stopping by..

    Tina: Thanks Tina ;). I really love the idea of not using any powdered sugar in the filling. I will do my best to think of more ways to cut down on sugar, although treats has to be sweet, but I think just the right amount makes it just right.

    Have a great week everyone. xoxo, Jo

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  9. Jo I’m so jealous of your cakes! They all look amazing. I especially remember your gorgeous pink layered cake…wish I could make one of these…

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  10. This looks amazing! Wow! Mm, with a glass of milk I would be in heaven :)

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  11. Ouuu! this is brills! I am a non-sweet toother.
    I think the salt is essential, I always tell everyone salt makes things sweeter and sugar makes things saltier. Lovely presentation of that thought Jo!

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  12. Hi Lily! Don't say that.. I'm not that great still.. there are so many more bakers I idolise and hope to be like them one day. Always room for improvement, but my laziness kicks in decorating sometimes. Hehehe... Pink layered cake was epic and I really can't wait to make another mind blowing cake. Back to the drawing boards for me now. Till then dear.. xoxo

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  13. Hey Amalia, I really wish I can give you a slice, that is if you do heart chocolate cake. I love to have cakes with milk. It makes the cake even tastier. xoxo..

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  14. Love the salty and sweet combination. This looks so delicious :) would go perfect with my cup of tea! Hint, hint ;) lol

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  15. Hi Michelle! Thanks for being a fan of my blog, hopefully I make 100 followers by December. Hehehe.. That's the plan at least. I am loving your blog, and can't wait to explore further. Cheers, Jo

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  16. Pierre! You're back.. miss reading your post and your jokes. I think most guys are non-sweet toothers. Hopefully this might change your mind? Kekeke... hugs, Jo

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  17. Another gorgeous cake, Jo! Love the sweet and salty combination. The dark cake is so decadent and super delicious...the frosting with the pretty swirl design is divine, and your photos are superb:D What else can I say?...a MASTERPIECE, again!
    Hugs,

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  18. These photos couldn't load fast enough to suit me! Such a delicious looking cake! And I'm with you, sweet and salty make an excellent combo :) Well done!

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  19. This is such a chic and gorgeous cake!

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  20. Oh you really never disappoint! One more awesome recipe, and mouthwatering pictures..I am in heaven! Thank you for sharing these, I need all the "cake"baking" tips:))

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  21. What a stunning cake, Jo!!! I wish I saw this lovely frosting technique earlier...before I frosted my red velvet cake. Gorgeous!

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  22. Beautiful photos! I haven't had chocolate cake in so long - that's about to change thanks to you! :)

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  23. wow, wow, wow! what an extremely beautiful cake! love the recipe, pics are amazing!!

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  24. This looks amazing! As does your blog! I love your sense of simple stye :)

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  25. Elisabeth: Thanks so much.. can't wait to see you soon in SF. Woo hoo!! Golden Gate Bridge, here we come.

    Lizzy: ;) I think I'm such a cheater.. glad you liked the cake.

    Cooking Creation: Oh! you must try this chocolate cake recipe. It's to die for.. my family and friends LOVES this chocolate cake or any chocolate cake I baked previously.

    Lacy: Thanks for stopping by..thanks so much.. hope to hear from you soon again..

    Michelle: Thanks so much, and I'm happy to know that you like the style of my blog. Yeah I like it as simple possible and classic recipe is what I tressure most. It's all about the taste. ;p

    Till then peeps!! Hugs, Jo

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  26. Parsley Sage: Thanks ;)

    Sandra: It's through a lot of trial and error. And I do enjoy playing around with recipes..Wish I could share with you a couple of slices. Then you'll be in 'heaven'.. Lol.. Hug Jo

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  27. wow this looks AMAZING!!! My husband loves butterscotch. I may need to try this.

    Sorry for never responding to your comment on my Paris blog post! First of all, no need to apologize for the long comment: I loove long comments!! And we were there at the end of may-beginning of june, so late spring. The weather was perfect. I hope you get a chance to go-a Europe tour sounds fabulous!

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  28. Hi Esther! No worries and I'm so glad you popped by. Thanks for the info. I've travelled to Italy, so am planning to tour other parts of Europe, hopefully one day ;). Do try out this recipe if you got the time. My family and friends loved the cake. Maybe I should bake it in cuppies this time ;). Cheers, Jo

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  29. Can't believe I was missing out on this beautiful beautiful blog! I'm loving this blog! :)

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