Description

This Capricorn Cake is rich, grounded, and quietly luxurious—just like the Capricorn personality. With deep chocolate layers and smooth caramel cream, it’s a bold, indulgent dessert for winter birthdays or astrology lovers.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot brewed coffee
Caramel Cream Filling
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup thick caramel sauce
2 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Slowly stir in hot coffee. Batter will be thin.
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before assembling.
Make the Caramel Cream
Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually.
Mix in caramel sauce, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Capricorn Cake
Level the cake layers. Spread a thick layer of caramel cream between each chocolate layer. Finish with a rustic swirl of frosting on top, allowing texture to show.
Optional: Dust the top with cocoa powder or sprinkle caramelized sugar for crunch.

Notes

Use dark cocoa powder for deeper intensity. Add espresso powder for a stronger chocolate note. Chill layers before frosting for clean edges. Swap caramel for dulce de leche if preferred.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Astrology-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Capricorn Cake, astrology dessert, chocolate caramel cake, zodiac cake