Caramel Coffee Cake

Indulge in the rich, buttery flavors of this Caramel Coffee Cake, a decadent dessert or brunch centerpiece that combines layers of moist, tender cake, swirls of luscious caramel, and a golden streusel topping. This easy-to-make recipe features a perfectly balanced batter made with sour cream for extra moistness and a hint of vanilla for depth. Each bite is elevated with a sweet caramel ribbon and the optional crunch of chopped pecans. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple two-layer assembly, this homemade coffee cake is ideal for entertaining or a cozy morning treat. Serve warm with a steaming cup of coffee for the ultimate comforting experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup caramel sauce
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1.5 cups streusel topping (flour, sugar, and butter mixture)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Step 6

Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter and swirl lightly with a knife or skewer. Sprinkle with a portion of the streusel topping and pecans if using.

Step 7

Pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and repeat the swirling process. Finish with the remaining streusel topping and optional pecans.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1681.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5744.0

Total Fat 276.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 932.3mg	0%
Sodium 3974.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 762.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 463.4g
Protein 76.1g	0%

Vitamin D 142.1IU	0%
Calcium 813.6mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 1237.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 52.2%