This Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is the perfect blend of rich coffee flavor and sweet caramel, with a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s ideal for coffee lovers who enjoy a little extra indulgence in their desserts!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Add the brewed coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Prepare the Caramel Sauce
While the cake is cooling, make the caramel sauce. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and salt, and set aside.
Step 5: Make the Coffee Drizzle
In a small bowl, combine the brewed coffee with powdered sugar. Stir until smooth.
Step 6: Assemble the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Drizzle the coffee mixture over the top for an extra coffee kick.
Step 7: Serve & Enjoy
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. For an extra indulgent touch, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is the perfect combination of rich coffee, gooey caramel, and soft, tender cake, making it a must-try for dessert lovers. Enjoy!
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Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake
Description
This Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is the perfect blend of rich coffee flavor and sweet caramel, with a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s ideal for coffee lovers who enjoy a little extra indulgence in their desserts!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Add the brewed coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Prepare the Caramel Sauce
While the cake is cooling, make the caramel sauce. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and salt, and set aside.
