Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake, a decadent treat featuring a rich chocolate base, bold coffee flavor, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for celebrations or satisfying sweet cravings, this moist and flavorful cake is easy to make and truly irresistible.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in ½ cup hot water
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Add-ins & Toppings:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee until smooth.
- Combine & Fold – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake – Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool – Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle & Serve – Once cooled, generously drizzle caramel sauce over the cake before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee granules to 1 ½ tablespoons.
- Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) for extra texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel drizzle for a salted caramel twist.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for the best balance of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
