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Decadent Caramel Latte Cake with Coffee Buttercream

A delightful cake that combines the rich flavors of caramel and coffee with fluffy layers, topped with smooth coffee buttercream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Coffee Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the brewed coffee.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in ½ cup of caramel sauce.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes are cooling, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract, adding milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a plate and spread coffee buttercream on top. Top with the second layer and cover the whole cake with remaining buttercream. Drizzle with leftover caramel sauce.
  11. Slice up the cake and serve with a cup of coffee.

Notes

This cake will stay moist in a sealed container at room temperature for up to three days. You can customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.