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Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

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A delightful cake combining rich coffee flavors and gooey caramel, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
  • Pinch of salt (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (for caramel)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for caramel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Add the brewed coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream for the caramel sauce. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture simmers. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and brewed coffee. Set aside.

Notes

For a deeper coffee flavor, use espresso instead of regular brewed coffee. You can substitute the buttermilk with yogurt or sour cream if needed.

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