Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee, cooled (for buttercream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup of coffee.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat 1 1/2 cups butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in 2 tbsp coffee and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading caramel sauce between the layers, then frost the entire cake with coffee buttercream. Drizzle with additional caramel if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.