Description
Rich chocolate caramel coffee cake delivers layers of indulgent flavor that dance between deep cocoa notes and sweet caramel whispers. Pastry enthusiasts will savor each moist crumb, experiencing a delightful dessert that promises pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
Toppings and Add-Ins:
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coating a loaf pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly integrated.
- Craft a liquid mixture by blending buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee in a separate container, ensuring smooth incorporation of all components.
- Merge the dry and wet ingredients gently, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cake texture. Carefully fold chocolate chips throughout the batter for even distribution.
- Transfer the mixed batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and stabilize before carefully removing and placing on a wire cooling rack.
- Once the cake has completely cooled to room temperature, artfully drizzle caramel sauce across the top, creating an elegant and indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie option.
- Toast chocolate chips before folding into batter to enhance their rich, nutty flavor profile.
- Use a parchment paper sling when baking to ensure easy cake removal and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg