Description
Silky caramel coffee buttercream cake promises pure indulgence with rich layers of espresso-infused sweetness. Chocolate lovers will savor each forkful of this luxurious dessert that blends smooth coffee notes with golden caramel undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Thoroughly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by whipping butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent blend.
- Pour in brewed coffee and buttermilk, stirring until the liquid integrates seamlessly with the existing mixture.
- In a separate container, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans, using a spatula to smooth the surface and ensure uniform baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cake batter and even mixing.
- Replace regular coffee with decaf or cold brew for a milder flavor profile.
- Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent overmixing, which can create a tough cake texture.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg