Are you a fan of coffee cake? Do you also love caramel? If so then this roundup of caramel coffee cake recipes is for you! These recipes are anything but low maintenance and will satisfy your love for coffee cake & caramel.
Recipes like fluffy mini
caramel coffee cakes, chocolate coffee cakes with espresso caramel, and super
moist caramel coffee cake muffins are tried and true easy recipes to create
bakery quality cakes at home. Our streusel topped coffee cakes are great for
breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Learn how to make caramel coffee cake recipes
that will wow everyone you serve them to.
Mini Caramel
Coffee Cakes Recipe
Tasty mini caramel coffee cakes with a caramel drizzle and crisp streusel on top. Ideal for a tasty dessert or a sweet treat in the morning.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients to Make Mini Caramel Coffee Cakes
- Two cups of all-purpose flour
- One and a half tablespoons of baking powder
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- One cup sugar and half a cup one stick of softened unsalted butter
- Two large eggs
- Half a cup of whole milk
- Two teaspoons of vanilla extract
- One cup of caramel chips
Streusel
topping:
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- Two teaspoons of all-purpose flour
- One and a half tablespoons of melted butter
- Two teaspoons of slightly crushed sliced almond and a quarter cup of caramel chips
- 10 unwrapped caramels, or ¼ cup of caramel
- One tablespoon of milk
Instructions to Make Mini Caramel Coffee Cakes
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Use vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray to lightly grease a muffin tin, or line it with paper muffin liners.
- Make the streusel topping and put it aside.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the flour mixture until barely moistened. Add the chips.
- Evenly divide the batter among 12 muffin cups. Add the streusel topping to the muffins.
- A tester placed in the center should come out clean after 20 to 25 minutes of baking.
- After five minutes of cooling in the muffin pan, remove the muffins to cool on a wire rack.
Streusel topping
- Mix the flour and sugar in a small bowl. Add the butter and stir until the mixture becomes sandy. Stir in the caramel chips and almonds, if using.
Caramel drizzle
- Heat the milk and caramel in a small microwaveable bowl, stirring now and again, until the caramel is smooth and melted.
- Place the melted caramel in a Ziploc bag, trim off a corner, and drizzle the caramel over the muffin tops.
Mini Chocolate Coffee Cakes with Caramel Espresso
You enjoy two
things in one. Chocolate and coffee cake topped with caramel. You will get six
cups of batter from this recipe. To fit in your home mold, feel free to
multiply by 1.5x or 2x to get 9 or even 12 cups of batter, respectively.
This recipe is
for people who enjoy coffee and chocolate at the same time. Try it at home with
whichever pan you choose and have fun.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Equipment’s to Make Mini Chocolate Coffee Cakes with Caramel
Espresso
- Oven
- Molds
- Stand mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Spoons
Ingredients
to Make Mini Chocolate Coffee Cakes with Caramel Espresso
To make chocolate coffee cake batter (6 cups):
- One cup of all-purpose or cake flour
- Half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Half a teaspoon of baking soda
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder
- One teaspoon of espresso or coffee powder (two teaspoons for a stronger coffee taste)
- Half a cup of softened, unsalted butter
- One egg and 1/3 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons plus ¾ cup of caster sugar
Espresso
caramel:
- Half a cup of granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter and ¼ room-temperature cream
- Half a shot of brewed espresso
Instructions to Make Mini Chocolate Coffee Cakes with Caramel
Espresso
For chocolate coffee cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a 6-cup pan (Bundt, Cake, or Mini) generously with dry flour and oil.
- In a bowl and sieve, whisk together the dry ingredients (cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and espresso/coffee powder).
- Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy in a separate bowl or in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. One by one, add the eggs as well, allowing them to fully mix in.
- Starting and finishing with the flour mixture, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients while alternating with milk. Just stir until thoroughly mixed. Avoid mixing too much.
- Fill the chosen pan with the batter. After shaking it to ensure appropriate leveling, place it in the oven that has been prepared. Depending on the oven you are using, it will take 25 to 35 minutes. To check, insert a toothpick or a cake tester.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, carefully remove it from the mold. Give it some more time to cool.
For
the espresso caramel:
- In a saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it turns golden amber. To prevent the sugar from sticking to the pan, keep stirring occasionally, but don't stir too much. Allow it to cook.
- Add the butter and stir until fully melted. Add the cream next, but continue to whisk as the mixture begins to bubble.
- Pour the sauce into a clean bowl. Next, pour in the shot of espresso and thoroughly stir. To thicken, let it cool. When it's time to serve, pour it over the cake.
Caramel Coffee Cake Muffins
This recipe for Caramel Coffee Cake Muffins uses oil or applesauce to make the most delicious and moist mini coffee cakes.
Equipment: muffin tin with paper liners
Ingredients to Make Caramel Coffee Cake Muffins
- 1/3 cup of applesauce or vegetable oil
- Two large eggs and 2/3 cup of milk
- Half a cup of sugar
- One and a half cups of flour
- One teaspoon of cinnamon
- Two teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Crumble
Topping:
- One cup of flour
- Half a cup of brown sugar
- One teaspoon of cinnamon
- Six tablespoons of room-temperature butter
- One-third cup sugar
- Half a cup of chopped pecans
Instructions to Make Caramel Coffee Cake Muffins
- Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, then set it aside.
- Beat milk and oil or applesauce together, then add eggs.
- Add the flour, a little at a time, along with the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; beat until smooth. Set it aside.
- Using a pastry cutter or two forks, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, sugar, and cinnamon to make a crumbly topping.
- Mix in pecans.
- Fill the pan with batter until it is 2/3 filled.
- Add a generous scoop of topping and press into each cup.
- After 20 to 25 minutes of baking at 350 degrees, remove.
- After 15 minutes of cooking, pour in your preferred caramel sauce.
FAQs: Mini Caramel Coffee Cake Recipes
Can I make these caramel coffee cakes ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake them ahead
of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to
24 hours or in the fridge for 2–3 days. Drizzle the caramel on just before
serving.
Can I freeze mini caramel coffee cakes?
Yes! Allow the cakes to cool
completely. Freeze them without the caramel drizzle. Wrap each cake tightly in
plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Store for up to 2 months. Allow
to thaw at room temperature. Drizzle with caramel before serving.
What can I use instead of caramel chips?
If you can’t find caramel
chips, chopped soft caramels or caramel bits would work well too. You can even
omit the chips and just use the caramel drizzle.
Can I
make these recipes without coffee or espresso?
Yes, the coffee flavor can be omitted. Simply leave out the
espresso/coffee powder and you will still have tasty caramel or chocolate cake
flavor.
How do
I keep coffee cake muffins moist?
Oil/applesauce helps give muffins that "extra
moist" factor. So yes! Plus, if you don't overbake them and store them
correctly they will stay soft.
Can I
use a different pan size?
Yes, however the cooking time will vary. If you use a
larger cake pan it will take longer. If you use mini muffin molds it may take
less time. Just insert a toothpick to check.
Conclusion: Mini
Caramel Coffee Cake Recipes
These caramel coffee cakes hit
all the right notes. They're perfectly sweet, tender, and delicious. You'll
love mini caramel coffee cakes, chocolate coffee cakes with espresso caramel
sauce, and even caramel coffee cake muffins. These easy recipes are sure to
please any dessert and coffee lover.
Customize them for breakfast
or make them for dessert. Each recipe is foolproof and sure to satisfy your
sweet tooth with buttery streusel and smooth caramel. Grab a cup of coffee and
try one (or all!) of these recipes to make your day bakery-style sweet.
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