Decadent Caramel Mousse Cake with Chocolate Base - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup hot coffee
• 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature, soft to the touch
• ½ cup salted caramel sauce, cooled down
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce