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Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

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A closeup stack of a crosssection of waferthin cakes sandwiched with oozing caramel sauce.
Photo by Chris Court, William Meppem, Ben Dearnley, Anson Smart

Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.

Cooks' Note

Use a deep saucepan to prevent the hot mixture from overflowing—once the cream and butter are added the caramel will begin to bubble.

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