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The Ultimate Indulgence: A Deep Dive into the Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

The Ultimate Indulgence: A Deep Dive into the Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake
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This Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is the perfect marriage of rich coffee flavor and sweet, buttery caramel. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a drizzle of coffee glaze, it’s an indulgent treat for any coffee lover. Ideal for dessert, brunch, or pairing with your morning cup of coffee.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

For the Coffee Drizzle:

  • 2 tbsp brewed coffee

  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and egg until light and fluffy.

  3. Add brewed coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth.

3. Bake the Cake:

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Let cake cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Make the Caramel Sauce:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream.

  2. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a simmer.

  3. Let simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. Assemble & Serve:

  • Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled cake.

  • For the coffee drizzle, whisk powdered sugar with brewed coffee until smooth and drizzle over the top.

  • Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Cool Cake Before Caramel: Pouring caramel over a warm cake may cause it to sink; let it cool slightly for best results.

  • Brewed Coffee: Strong coffee enhances flavor without overpowering the cake.

  • Adjust Sweetness: For a less sweet version, reduce the caramel slightly or use light brown sugar.

  • Storage: Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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