Who says you can’t have it all? A rich coffee-infused cake topped with decadent caramel, it’s the dream dessert. Forget about simple flavors; this cake takes coffee and caramel to a whole new level. Layers of moist cake drenched in a smooth caramel sauce are perfect for anyone who can’t decide between their caffeine fix or a sweet treat. Yes, it’s that good. Don’t worry, though—you won’t need a lifetime to prepare it. So, why wait? Get your cake and coffee fix all in one glorious bite!
Coffee Caramel Layer Cake
A dreamy coffee cake with layers of smooth caramel that will have you questioning your loyalty to regular 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
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coffee powder.
- Add eggs, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the two pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
For the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until smooth.
- Stir in cream and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Drizzle caramel over cooled cakes.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 350Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Want a deeper caramel flavor? Let the sauce simmer a little longer for that golden perfection.
- If you like things extra indulgent, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This cake keeps well for 2-3 days—if it lasts that long.
