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Coffee Caramel Poke Cake

This Coffee Caramel Poke Cake is so good and easy to make, you are going to receive a lot of compliments on this cake. This version of a poke cake uses coffee and caramel and the combination is such a family favorite that is is going to become one of the most requested cakes you make. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping divided
Frosting:
  • 1 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted

Instructions

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  1. Microwave buttermilk for 30-45 seconds or just until warmed.
  2. Stir in coffee granules until dissolved.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Beat in vanilla.
  6. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition.
  7. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  10. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke holes in cake.
  11. Pour 1/2 cup caramel topping into holes.
  12. Spoon remaining caramel topping over cake, cool completely.
  13. For frosting, in a small bowl, stir cocoa and coffee granules into boiling water until dissolved; cool to room temperature.
  14. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
  15. Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa mixture until well combined.
  16. Frost cake.
  17. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Potassium 206mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 728IU (15%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 407mg 17%
Potassium 206mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 728IU 15%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.