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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture

Don't skip cooling the caramel before adding to batter to prevent melting

Create distinct wells for the caramel to prevent it from mixing throughout

Test doneness by inserting toothpick into cake areas, not caramel pockets

Cool the cake slightly before inverting to prevent breaking

Serve warm for the most gooey effect, or reheat individual slices briefly

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days

For extra coffee flavor, brush cake with coffee simple syrup before glazing

The caramel will be very hot when the cake first comes out - let it cool slightly

Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for cleaner slices

Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

Name: Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10-12 servings
Cuisine: American
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

This indulgent Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake is a coffee lover's dream come true, featuring a moist and tender coffee-infused cake with a molten caramel center that flows out when you cut into it. The cake combines rich espresso flavors with deep caramel notes, creating a sophisticated dessert that's both comforting and elegant. The secret lies in the gooey caramel filling that's baked right into the center of the cake, creating pockets of liquid gold that complement the coffee-flavored crumb perfectly. Topped with a glossy coffee caramel glaze and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, this cake delivers multiple layers of flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something truly special, this cake strikes the perfect balance between cafe sophistication and homestyle comfort.

Prep Time

40 Minutes

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Total Time

1H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan.

Make the gooey caramel filling first: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until sugar turns deep amber (about 8-10 minutes).

Remove from heat and carefully whisk in warm cream (it will bubble vigorously). Add butter, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder, whisking until smooth.

Set caramel aside to cool and thicken slightly while preparing the cake batter.

Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, cooled coffee, buttermilk, oil, sour cream, vanilla, and espresso powder until well combined.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't overmix.

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Using a spoon or small ladle, create wells in the batter and pour the cooled caramel filling into these wells, leaving about 1 inch from the edges.

Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the caramel, gently spreading to cover.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake part (avoid the caramel areas) comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook until amber colored, then add cream, butter, coffee granules, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

Let glaze cool for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable.

Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with coffee beans if desired.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Cut carefully to reveal the gooey caramel center.

Gooey Coffee Caramel Cake

JUE

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