Description
A delectable Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake combining rich coffee flavors with a luscious caramel sauce and a sweet coffee drizzle. This moist cake features a tender crumb infused with brewed coffee and buttermilk, topped with a silky caramel sauce that soaks into the cake for irresistible gooeyness, finished with a bold coffee glaze. Perfect as a comforting dessert or an indulgent coffee break treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 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
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal to ensure the cake does not stick and bakes evenly.
- Mix the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in the brewed coffee, cooled, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until the batter is smooth without overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer. Let it gently simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Make the Coffee Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together brewed coffee and powdered sugar until smooth and slightly thickened, creating a sweet glaze with a coffee kick.
- Assemble: Using a fork or skewer, poke small holes evenly all over the cooled cake surface. Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes for maximum gooeyness. Drizzle the coffee glaze over the caramel-coated cake to finish.
- Serve: Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the coffee caramel flavors beautifully.
Notes
- Be sure the brewed coffee is cooled before mixing to avoid curdling the batter.
- Use full-fat buttermilk for best moisture and tenderness.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use a dark roast coffee.
- The caramel sauce should be poured warm for better absorption into the cake.
- The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee caramel cake, gooey cake, coffee dessert, caramel sauce, coffee drizzle, easy cake recipe, moist cake
