Name: Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons brewed coffee; 1 teaspoon espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Pinch of salt

Description

This Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is a decadent masterpiece for coffee lovers—featuring moist espresso-infused cake layers, silky coffee frosting, and a luscious caramel drip. Perfect for celebrations or an indulgent dessert, this cake combines bold coffee flavor with gooey caramel bliss.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coffee Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Drip:

1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Dissolve espresso powder in milk. Mix with coffee and vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with dry.
Divide batter into pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in coffee, espresso powder, and vanilla.
For caramel, melt sugar over medium heat until amber. Stir in butter, then cream and salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes, then cool.

Assemble cake layers with frosting. Pour caramel on top, letting it drip. Pipe swirls if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing.
Chill caramel slightly before dripping for better control.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American