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Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake

A decadent cake layered with coffee-infused cake, smooth buttercream frosting, and a luscious caramel drizzle that makes any celebration extra special.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Serving Size 12 servings

Ingredients

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee-infused Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the brewed coffee, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

Baking

  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

  • To prepare the buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.

Assembly

  • Assemble your cake by placing one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate or cake stand.
  • Spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top, then repeat with the second layer, adding more frosting.
  • Place the third layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
  • Drizzle the cooled caramel sauce over the top of the frosted cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

To serve, slice into generous portions and pair with a hot cup of coffee or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individual slices for up to three months.