Description
Indulge in a Coffee-Caramel Swirl Earthquake Cake, a rich dessert combining espresso, homemade caramel, and chocolate for a visually stunning and flavorful experience. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (200g / 7oz, sifted): For a light and airy texture.
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 7oz + 100g / 3½oz for caramel): Provides sweetness and aids in texture.
- Unsalted Butter (200g / 7oz softened + 250g / 9oz softened + 60g / 2oz): For flavor and texture; ensure it’s softened.
- Large Eggs (4, room temperature): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- Baking Powder (2 tsp): Leavening agent for a light texture.
- Salt (½ tsp): Enhances flavors.
- Whole Milk (60ml / ¼ cup, room temperature): Adds moisture.
- Strong Brewed Espresso (2 tbsp / 30ml, cooled): Key flavor component.
- Powdered Sugar (300g / 10½oz, sifted): For smooth buttercream.
- Heavy Cream (2 tbsp / 30ml + 60ml / ¼ cup for caramel): Adds richness and moisture.
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Enhances flavor.
- Instant Espresso Powder (2 tsp + 1 tsp): Intensifies coffee flavor.
- Dark Chocolate (70% cacao, 100g / 3½oz, chopped): Adds a bittersweet counterpoint.
- Sea Salt (¼ tsp): Balances sweetness.
- Ground Toasted Coffee Beans (1 tbsp / 15ml): For garnish and aroma.
Instructions
- Prepare First Layer: Place a cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
- Apply Buttercream: Spread a thin layer of espresso buttercream on the first layer.
- Stack Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top.
- Drizzle Caramel: Pour half of the cooled caramel over the second layer.
- Create Chocolate Swirl: Scatter chopped chocolate and swirl into the caramel.
- Frost Sides: Apply remaining buttercream around the sides.
- Final Drizzle: Drizzle remaining caramel on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust with coffee beans and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter. Making caramel requires patience; stir constantly to prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: cake,coffee,caramel,chocolate,espresso,dessert,swirl,buttercream