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Slice of coffee caramel cake with rich caramel glaze, whipped topping, and coffee on the side.

Coffee Caramel Cake

Amelia
This homemade coffee caramel cake features a moist, coffee-infused sponge topped with rich, buttery caramel sauce. Perfectly balanced with a hint of bitterness and sweetness, it's the ultimate dessert for coffee lovers and caramel enthusiasts alike.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup brewed coffee or espresso (cooled)
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (slightly warm)
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line with parchment paper.

Make the Cake Batter:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee and sour cream, mixing gently until smooth.

Bake the Cake:

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Caramel Sauce:

  • In a dry saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, swirling gently until it turns amber.
  • Add butter and whisk until incorporated.
  • Slowly pour in warm cream while whisking (careful, it will bubble).
  • Add salt if desired, and let cool slightly.

Assemble

  • Pour the cooled caramel sauce over the cooled cake.
  • Let set for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Optional: Top with whipped cream, nuts, or a dusting of sea salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g
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