Ingredients
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To whip up this delicious Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix cooled coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, espresso powder (if using), and caramel sauce. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading buttercream and caramel sauce, topping with the second layer, and covering the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
Notes
- Ensure the brewed coffee is cooled before mixing with the eggs.
- For best results, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg