Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake
Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake is an indulgent dessert that marries rich coffee flavors with creamy caramel and velvety buttercream frosting. Each bite transports you to a cozy café, delighting your senses with a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Ideal for birthdays or any special occasion, this cake is not just a treat but a celebration in itself.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and coffee.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- 4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 5. For the buttercream, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and caramel sauce.
- 6. Once cakes are cooled, assemble by layering with buttercream between layers and frosting the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For a stronger flavor, substitute espresso for regular coffee. Add a pinch of sea salt to the frosting for enhanced taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.