Caramel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Drizzle

A Caramel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Drizzle is a deliciously indulgent treat, combining the rich flavor of caramel with the comforting, soft texture of a coffee cake. Here’s a recipe to make this irresistible dessert:

Ingredients:

For the Coffee Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

For the Caramel Swirl:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Salted Caramel Drizzle:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

Make the Caramel Swirl:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter for the caramel swirl.
2. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves.
3. Pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir constantly for about 3-4 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Set aside to cool.

Make the Coffee Cake Batter:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

Assemble the Coffee Cake:

1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
2. Drizzle half of the caramel swirl mixture over the batter.
3. Add the remaining batter on top and spread it out gently.
4. Drizzle the rest of the caramel swirl mixture over the top of the cake and use a knife or toothpick to swirl the caramel through the batter, creating a marble effect.
5. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Make the Salted Caramel Drizzle:

1. While the cake is baking, make the salted caramel drizzle. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then set aside to cool.

Serve:

1. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Once cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the top of the cake before serving.

Enjoy:

This Caramel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Drizzle is a perfect dessert or treat for any occasion, with a soft, moist cake, the richness of caramel, and a touch of salt to enhance the sweetness. Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea!