Chocolate Caramel Cream Raspberry Layer Cake

Ingredients

Below are the components needed to build this richly layered cake, featuring a tender chocolate-kissed crumb, smooth caramel notes, and a cream frosting that ties everything together beautifully.

• For the cake:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 + ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• For the Caramel Buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    

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