What is a simple recipe for a caramel filled chocolate moose cake?
Cake 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup water 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or coffee powder 2 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream Filling 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (about 2 1/2 ounces), toasted 1 cup thinly sliced almonds (about 4 ounces), toasted Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups sliced almonds (about 8 ounces), toasted PreparationFor Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with waxed paper. Butter waxed paper. Combine chocolate, 1 cup water and espresso powder in heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts a
