Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of the Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake, a luscious dessert that combines aromatic coffee with silky caramel in a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat, this irresistible cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness with minimal effort, making it a favorite for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed strong coffee (hot)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan with butter, then lightly dust with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until well combined to form a rich batter.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spread half of the caramel sauce evenly over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the caramel sauce. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the caramel into the batter for a gooey effect.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slightly warm for best gooey texture and caramel flavor.
Notes
- For a more gooey cake, reduce baking time slightly or serve warm.
- Swirling extra caramel enhances the gooey experience.
- Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving for added gooeyness.
- Avoid freezing to maintain the caramel’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg