Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances rich coffee-infused chocolate cake with a gooey caramel swirl. Topped with creamy whipped cream or ice cream, this treat is ideal for dessert lovers craving a sweet and comforting finale.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Caramel and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, cooled brewed coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Layer Batter and Caramel: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce over the top for a gooey effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to set the layers.
- Serve: Serve the cake warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Increase brewed coffee quantity for a stronger coffee flavor in the cake or caramel swirl.
- Experiment with toppings such as chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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