Irresistible Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake
A delightful cake that combines rich coffee flavor, velvety buttercream, and luscious caramel for a perfect pick-me-up treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup brewed coffee Make it strong for that caffeine kick!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar Sweetness levels, you know!
- 0.5 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade, anything goes!
- 1 tbsp heavy cream For perfect spreading consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, brewed coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Mix in the caramel sauce and heavy cream. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Assembly
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the caramel buttercream on top of the cake. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over for added flavor.
Notes
For a coffee substitute, you can use hot water or milk. This cake can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day. Adding a dash of espresso powder can enhance the flavor.