Description
The Rich & Velvety Coffee Caramel Cake is a luscious dessert that combines bold, freshly brewed coffee with smooth, creamy caramel to create a moist, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion. This cake boasts a moist and velvety texture, simple yet high-quality ingredients, and an irresistible flavor profile that coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike will adore.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- All-purpose Flour – quantity as per standard 9-inch cake recipe (approx. 2 ½ cups)
- Baking Powder – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking Soda – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
Wet Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar – 1 ¾ cups
- Unsalted Butter – ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks), softened
- Eggs – 3 large, room temperature
- Strong Brewed Coffee – 1 cup, cooled to room temperature
- Vanilla Extract – 2 teaspoons
Caramel and Optional Ingredients
- Caramel Sauce – approx. 1 cup for filling and topping
- Heavy Cream (optional) – ¼ cup, for luscious caramel drizzle or frosting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy release.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even rising and uniform texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a handheld or stand mixer. This aeration creates the cake’s tender and moist crumb.
- Combine Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor complexity.
- Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Coffee: Add the sifted dry ingredients and brewed coffee alternately to the butter mixture in three parts, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
- Assemble with Caramel: Spread a generous layer of caramel sauce between the two cake layers. Frost the outside with caramel buttercream or whipped cream. Optionally, drizzle extra caramel on top for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best robust flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and tender crumb.
- Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature to improve mixing and texture.
- Choose homemade or high-quality store-bought caramel sauce for superior flavor.
- Start checking cake doneness around 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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