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Irresistible Caramel Coffee Buttercream Cake

This delightful dessert transforms simple ingredients into an extravagant treat, featuring rich layers of coffee-infused cake draped in luscious caramel buttercream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the caramel buttercream
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • splash of milk milk for consistency

Method
 

Preparing the Cake Layers
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the brewed coffee and buttermilk.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Buttercream Delight
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by caramel sauce, mixing until smooth.
  2. Adjust the consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
  3. Once the cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer on a plate, spread buttercream on top, stack the second layer, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

Watch the coffee strength; too strong may overpower the cake. Make sure the butter for buttercream is at room temperature for smooth consistency. Embrace imperfections in frosting.