Millionaires cake
A decadent and rich cake with layers of buttery caramel, shortbread crust, and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter Cold, cut into cubes
Caramel Filling
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate Chopped
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the shortbread crust: Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter in a food processor until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Make the caramel filling: Combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until a candy thermometer reads 245°F (118°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the shortbread crust.
- Make the chocolate ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over caramel filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use salted butter in the caramel filling. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the ganache.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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