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Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake: Decadence You Can’t Resist

Indulge in this Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake, a delightful dessert that melds rich coffee flavors with luscious caramel, perfect for coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be substituted for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda needed for balancing acidity from buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt can be used
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg for vegan, use ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee strong flavored coffee enhances richness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk substitute with milk mixed with 1 tsp of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract skip for plain cake
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar use light or dark depending on taste
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can be used for lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt opt for finer salt
For the Coffee Drizzle
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can be replaced with erythritol
  • 2 tablespoons Brewed Coffee adds smooth infusion

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and egg until light and fluffy, then add coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
  7. In a small bowl, mix brewed coffee with powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour warm caramel sauce over it, then drizzle with coffee mixture.
  9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topping with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.

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