Recipe for Three-Layer Millionaire Cake

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Recipe for Three-Layer Millionaire Cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the caramel:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the chocolate ganache:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the pecan praline:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare cake: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
  3. Divide batter among 3 (9-inch) round pans.
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  5. Prepare caramel: Combine heavy cream, sugar, and sea salt. Cook until golden brown. Stir in butter.
  6. Prepare chocolate ganache: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream.
  7. Prepare pecan praline: Cook pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and water until caramelized.
  8. Assemble cake: Spread caramel, chocolate ganache, and pecan praline between layers.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • Calories: 560
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Protein: 6g

Variations (optional):

  1. Salted Caramel: add flaky sea salt
  2. Toasted Pecans: toast pecans before chopping
  3. Dark Chocolate: use dark chocolate chips
  4. Boozy: soak cake with liqueur (e.g., bourbon)
  5. Gluten-free: substitute gluten-free flours

Tips:

  1. Use high-quality chocolate.
  2. Don’t overmix batter.
  3. Ensure caramel sets.
  4. Store leftovers refrigerated.
  5. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Additional Ideas:

  1. Serve at weddings or anniversaries.
  2. Offer at bakeries or cafes.
  3. Make mini cakes.
  4. Experiment with flavors (e.g., carrot, pumpkin).
  5. Use leftover cake for trifles.

Nutrition variations:

  • Low-fat: use reduced-fat butter and cream.
  • Gluten-free: substitute gluten-free flours.
  • Vegan: substitute eggs, dairy with alternatives.

Special Diets:

  • Vegetarian: ensure no animal-derived ingredients.
  • Dairy-free: substitute dairy with alternatives.
  • Gluten-free: ensure gluten-free flours.

Allergen Alert:

  • Contains eggs, dairy, gluten.
  • May contain nuts or soy.

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