Caramel Coffee Pound Cake
A rich, buttery pound cake infused with coffee and drizzled with a luscious caramel glaze.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Caramel Glaze:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat Butter & Sugar – In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs – Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – Stir in coffee, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Mix the Batter – Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake the Cake – Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes, until golden.
- Prepare Caramel – Heat brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer until thick.
- Cool & Glaze – Let cake cool, then drizzle with warm caramel.
- Slice & Enjoy – Try not to eat it all at once.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 3%
- Magnesium: 3%
Tips for the Best Cake
- Use fresh coffee for bold flavor.
- Let the cake cool before glazing for perfect drips.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for extra warmth.
- Pair with strong espresso—because one caffeine fix is never enough.