Coffee Caramel Layer Cake

Roasted coffee bitterness and burnt caramel sweetness are cousins. This cake crowns a juicy coffee sponge with thick butter caramel. A slice is like having an espresso and a bonbon at once.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French Inspired

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pan: Caramel.
  • Mixer: Batter.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F. Prep pan.

Tip: Routine.
2

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs.

Tip: Air is key.
3

Add dry ingredients and coffee.

Tip: Cocoa adds depth.
4

Bake 35 mins. Cool.

Tip: Test it.
5

Melt brown sugar, add cream, salt, vanilla. Cook to thicken.

Tip: Soft caramel sauce.
6

Cool until thick, spread on cake.

Tip: Right texture essential.
7

Decorate with whipped cream.

Tip: Elegant.

Recipe FAQ

Caramel hard?
Butter caramel sets in fridge. Remove 20 mins before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/3 sticks Butter (softened)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 packet Baking Powder
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Espresso (cold)
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt