Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake
Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines moist layers of cake with luscious caramel and rich coffee-flavored buttercream. Perfect for any occasion, this cake promises to enchant your taste buds with its irresistible flavor and stunning visual appeal. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or treating yourself on a lazy Sunday, this cake will surely impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy; add sugar gradually.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add coffee and vanilla extract.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Fold in caramel sauce.
- Frost cooled cakes and drizzle additional caramel on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture. Use decaf coffee for a caffeine-free version.