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Caramel Coffee Latte Cake

Caramel Coffee Latte Cake

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A reliable homemade caramel coffee latte cake recipe inspired by a highly saved Pinterest favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce, divided
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Chocolate-covered espresso beans, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Heat oven to 350°F; grease and line two 8-inch cake pans. Dissolve espresso in milk.
  2. Mix batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then alternate dry ingredients with coffee milk.
  3. Bake: Divide batter and bake 28 to 34 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Whip frosting: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar; slowly add cream and whip to firm peaks.
  5. Assemble: Layer cake with frosting and caramel, frost the outside, and finish with a caramel drip.

Notes

Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.