This coffee caramel cake is what happens when bold espresso, buttery caramel, and fluffy cake join forces. It’s rich, moist, and unapologetically indulgent. Each bite delivers deep coffee notes, smooth caramel swirls, and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for birthdays, stress baking, or pretending cake is a breakfast food. It’s fancy enough to impress but easy enough to make without losing your mind. The caramel drizzle on top? Totally necessary. If you love coffee and sugar-packed happiness, this cake is your new obsession. Just don’t blame me when you eat three slices.
Coffee Caramel Cake
A soft, coffee-infused cake with layers of caramel and a drizzle of buttery goodness—because caffeine and sugar make everything better.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Caramel Sauce:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—set aside.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture, espresso, and buttermilk, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into the cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, make the caramel sauce: Melt sugar in a saucepan until golden.
- Slowly add cream, butter, espresso, and salt while whisking. Remove from heat.
- Let the cake cool completely, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Slice, serve, and let the sugar rush begin.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Phosphorus: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark espresso for a richer coffee flavor.
- If you like extra caramel, double the sauce—no regrets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (if they last that long).
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for peak dessert perfection.
