Caramel Coffee Mousse Layer Cake
A multi-layered dessert featuring coffee-infused cake, caramel mousse, and an irresistible combination of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Cake Layers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Caramel Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp gelatin bloomed in 1 tbsp cold water
For the Caramel Drizzle
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Bake the Coffee Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee-milk mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before assembling.
Prepare the Caramel Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix caramel sauce, coffee powder, and vanilla extract.
- Warm gelatin until dissolved, then fold into caramel mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped cream. Chill for 30 minutes.
Make the Caramel Drizzle
- Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
- Stir in butter, then slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- Add sea salt and let cool.
Assemble the Cake
- Spread caramel mousse over one cake layer.
- Place second layer on top and coat with more mousse.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 10%