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Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

Indulge in this Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake, a melt-in-your-mouth dessert combining rich coffee flavor and gooey caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar could be used for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps with leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt can be used for different taste
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with margarine or vegan alternative
  • 1 large Egg a flax egg can serve as a vegan option
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee use strong coffee for pronounced taste
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract could be used
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar offers a healthier option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream is a non-dairy alternative
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and egg until light and fluffy, then mix in coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then add vanilla.
  7. Mix brewed coffee and powdered sugar to create a drizzle.
  8. Poke holes in cooled cake, pour caramel sauce over, and drizzle with coffee mixture.
  9. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

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