Caramel Coffee Layer Cake Recipe - Tasty Food Ebook

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• 1 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
• ½ cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
• ¾ cup cold heavy cream
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ tsp sea salt
• Whipped caramel frosting swirl
• Coffee beans or chocolate-coated espresso beans
• Crushed cookies or cake crumbs