Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Coffee Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• For the Gooey Caramel Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• For the Coffee Caramel Glaze:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• For Garnish:
• Flaky sea salt
• Coffee beans for decoration
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Equipment:
• 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan
• Electric mixer
• Heavy-bottomed saucepan
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Wire cooling rack
• Toothpicks
• Small ladle or spoon