Coffee And Caramel Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
• ½ cup brewed strong coffee, hot
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, adds depth)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
• ½ tsp sea salt (for salted caramel variation)
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tbsp brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt