Indulge in Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake Delight Today!
Experience the perfect harmony of rich coffee flavor and luscious caramel in this delightful Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake. Each bite offers a sweet and buttery finish that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee (for buttercream)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- additional caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in 1 cup of brewed coffee and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add 1/4 cup of brewed coffee and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce, mixing until the buttercream reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of caramel coffee buttercream on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top for a beautiful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: You can experiment with different flavored coffees or add a splash of coffee liqueur extract for deeper flavor. For a taller cake, consider baking three layers instead of two.