Caramel Macchiato Cake Recipe

This Caramel Macchiato Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of coffee and caramel, perfect for coffee lovers. The cake is moist and fluffy, layered with creamy frosting and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy gathering. Enjoy this delicious dessert that brings the café experience right to your home.

Delicious Caramel Macchiato Cake

This Caramel Macchiato Cake features layers of coffee-flavored cake, filled with a smooth caramel frosting, and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce. The recipe takes about 1 hour and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup caramel sauce for filling and topping
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the cooled coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel sauce over the top, then add a layer of frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Add Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top of the frosted cake before serving.