Best Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake Recipes | Moist, Gooey, & Perfect for Coffee Lovers

This Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake is going to take over your life. The mix of cocoa and espresso in the cake balances perfectly with caramel that you won't be able to stop eating once the icing cools on this moist, luscious sponge.

This recipe will bring perfect bakery to your own kitchen. From chocolate chip caramel, banana caramel walnut to a tender chocolate espresso cake – this post showcases several iterations to cater to anyone’s sweet tooth.

This cake is an experience of warm caramel swirls, gooey chocolate layers, and an amazing scent that fills your entire home. And now, it’s time to jump into the secret how-to of making this cake.

Chocolate Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

This recipe contains wheat, dairy, and eggs. The total time to make this recipe is 45 minutes.

Ingredients to Make this Chocolate Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce

• To stream nonstick frying spray, use three cups of water
• Four tablespoons of all-purpose flour, divided.
• One box of chocolate cake mix
• Two large eggs
• Two egg whites
• Three-quarters cup of water for the cake mix
• Half a cup of canola oil
• Two tablespoons of coffee liquor or strong espresso
• Caramel sauce

Instructions to Make This Chocolate Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce

• Fill the pot with three cups of water. Dust the Multi-Purpose Pan (or 8" round baking pan) with 2 teaspoons of flour after spraying it with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to make the cake.
• Add two eggs, two egg whites, oil, espresso, and ¾ cup water to a different big bowl. Stir to mix.
• Using a hand mixer, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients for 30 seconds on low. After that, mix for two more minutes and thirty seconds on medium. Pour batter into the pan that has been prepared.
• Put the Deluxe Reversible Rack's bottom layer in the lowest position. After setting the pan on top of the rack, put the rack into the pot.
• Shut the lid and select STEAMCRISP using the slider. Put the temperature at 285°F and the timer on for 25 minutes after selecting STEAM & BAKE. The machine will steam for around 20 minutes after pressing START/STOP, after which the timer will begin counting down.
• Check the cake's doneness by sticking a wooden toothpick in the center of it after it has finished cooking. If it's clean, take the pan out and let it cool for at least an hour. If moist crumbs are sticking to the toothpick when it comes out, keep baking until it comes out clean.
• As desired, top the cake with caramel sauce once it has cooled.

• You need deluxe reversible rack, a hand mixer, a large bowl, and 8-inch round baking pan to make this cake.

Chocolate Chip Caramel Coffee Cake Recipe

For a tasty brunch treat, there isn't much better than this Chocolate Chip Caramel Coffee Cake. Salted caramel is layered over tender vanilla cake and adorned with chocolate chips, creating the ideal delicious treat for breakfast or dessert.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients to Make This Chocolate Chip Caramel Coffee Cake

For the coffee cake:

• One cup of salted butter
• One cup of granulated sugar
• Three large eggs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract
• One and 1/3 cups of milk
• Two and a half cups of all-purpose flour
• Dark chocolate chips, 12 ounces divided
• One teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• A pinch of salt

For the caramel sauce:

• 3/4 cup of room-temperature salted butter
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract
• One teaspoon of salt

Instructions to Make This Chocolate Chip Caramel Coffee Cake

For the coffee cake:

• Turn the oven on to 350°F.
• Beat sugar and butter in a big bowl until fluffy and light. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix just until incorporated.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips, and salt in a different large bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients after stirring to incorporate. Stir just until incorporated.

For the caramel sauce:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring often, over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened. Take off the heat and mix in the salt and vanilla.

Layering coffee cake:

• Apply non-stick cooking spray or butter to a 9 x 13 pan.
• Fill the 9 x 13 pan with half of the cake batter. Over the batter, drizzle half of the caramel. Top the caramel with the remaining half of the cake batter and finish by pouring the remaining caramel sauce on top.
• To swirl the caramel into the cake batter, run a butter knife through the cake and caramel mixture several times in each direction.
• Add the remaining chocolate chips on top, then bake the cake uncovered at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

• Use a 9X13 pan to make this recipe.

Nutritional Information

Servings	12
Calories	649 KCAL
Carbohydrates	72 g
Protein	7 g
Fat	38 g
Saturated fat	23 g
Polyunsaturated fat	12 g
Trans fat	1 g
Cholesterol	122 MG
Sodium	513 MG
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	48 g

Chocolate Banana Caramel Walnut Coffee Cake

Perhaps the greatest way to use those overripe bananas you can never seem to get rid of is to make Chocolate Banana Caramel Walnut Coffee Cake. Make them into this decadent dessert or brunch cake.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients to Make This Chocolate Banana Caramel Walnut Coffee Cake

For the caramel sauce:

• Two cups of sugar
• Four tablespoons of water
• 2/3 cup of small-cube-cut butter
• One cup of whipping cream

For the coffee cake:

• One cup of white sugar
• Half a cup of vegetable oil
• Two beaten eggs
• Three mashed medium-ripe bananas
• 1 3/4 cups of flour
• Half a cup of cocoa
• One teaspoon of baking soda
• Half a teaspoon of baking powder
• Half a teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 3/4 cup of walnuts, lightly roasted

Instructions to Make this Chocolate Banana Caramel Walnut Coffee Cake

For the caramel sauce:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar. NOTE: Because the sugar foams up when you add the butter and cream, use a large saucepan that is at least three to four quarts in size.
• Over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil until the mixture starts to take on a light amber color. Having your butter and cream ready is essential for this recipe because it is very simple to burn this mixture, which can happen quickly once the right color is obtained.
• As soon as the color is right, add the butter and whisk rapidly until it melts. As soon as possible, turn off the heat and add the whipping cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth.

For the coffee cake:

• Turn the oven on to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease it.
• In a bowl, beat the oil and sugar until foamy. Add the mashed banana and eggs. Stir thoroughly.
• In alternate batches, sift the dry ingredients and fold them into the banana mixture while adding milk.
• Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into a 9-inch spring-form pan that has been greased.
• Using the handle of a wooden spoon, swirl the caramel sauce through the cake after dropping rounded teaspoonfuls (about 1/2 cup) over the batter. A toothpick put in the center of the cake should come out clean after 45 to 1 hour of baking; this is the best way to know the cake is done.
• Add a few pieces of lightly roasted walnuts and extra caramel sauce as garnish.

Nutritional Information

Yields	18
Calories	397
Total fat	22 g
Saturated fat	8 g
Trans fat	1 g
Unsaturated fat	12 g
Cholesterol	54 MG
Sodium	217 MG
Carbohydrates	50 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	36 g
Protein	4 g

FAQs: Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake Recipes

Can I make Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake if I don’t have espresso or coffee liquor?

Yes, you can trade espresso or coffee liquor for warm milk or water. But the coffee really enhances the chocolate flavor and enriches the cake.

How can I keep the coffee cake from being dry?

I did overbake the cake, and be sure to get the oil/ butter or mashed bananas as in the recipe instructions. These are the ingredients that trap moisture and make for a soft, supple crumb.

Can I prep this cake in advance?

Absolutely! You can bake the cake one day in advance and keep it in an airtight container. Just stir in the caramel sauce right before you are ready to serve it to keep it fresh and chewy.

Conclusion: Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake Recipes

Chocolate Caramel Coffee Cake is a decadent treat for anyone who enjoys treats with layers of sticky caramel and intense chocolate flavor. Classic, Chocolate Chip, Caramel, and Banana Walnut versions promise a soft crumb, great scent, and unforgettable flavor.

Serve it warm with a little more caramel drizzle, or alongside your favorite coffee — in any case, it’s the kind of show-stopping treat everyone will flip for. Give this recipe a whirl today and make something unimaginable out of the ordinary.

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