Description
A decadent cake layered with luxurious caramel coffee buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Brewed coffee (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 pinch Salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with brewed coffee and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add brewed coffee, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt to the frosting, beating until smooth.
- Once cool, frost the first cake layer with buttercream, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using sugar substitutes and dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg