Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 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 line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with coffee and milk. Stir in vanilla.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by spreading caramel sauce between layers. Frost the entire cake with coffee buttercream. Drizzle with additional caramel if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.