Description
A tender coffee-scented cake with a rich caramel buttercream, perfect for cozy celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce (for buttercream)
- 1 cup butter (for buttercream)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for flavor variations)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the coffee and milk.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the caramel sauce and mix until well combined.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one cake layer with buttercream, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired and serve.
Notes
For a richer caramel flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: caramel, coffee, cake, dessert, buttercream