Caramel Macchiato Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup dairy-free butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose gluten-free flour blend (I used Bobs Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (or milk of choice)
• 1/2 cup strong espresso
• 1 cup dairy-free butter (2 sticks), room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or gluten-free vanilla extract
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup dairy-free milk (or milk of choice)
• Vegan Caramel Sauce, or your favorite store bought one

Instructions

1. 1

   For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)....: For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position rack in center of oven. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt,...: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt, and slightly brown the dairy-free butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla past; set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and...: In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs with an electric mixer at medium speed for one minute. Add flour, salt, baking powder, milk, espresso, and melted butter; beat at medium speed for one minute.

4. 4

   Spoon batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for...: Spoon batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the center springs back when touched and cakes are very lightly browned.

5. 5

   Let cakes cool in the pan on rack...: Let cakes cool in the pan on rack for five minutes. Remove cakes from pan onto rack and cool completely before frosting.

6. 6

   For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl,...: For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together butter and vanilla paste until smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a...: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well. Alternate one cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of dairy-free milk until all ingredients are blended.

8. 8

   Beat in additional dairy-free milk if needed to...: Beat in additional dairy-free milk if needed to obtain desired constancy.

9. 9

   Assembly: Place one cake on a serving plate....: Assembly: Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup (or as much as you like) of cooled caramel sauce over the top. Center the second cake on top. Frost.Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.

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    Store cake covered at room temperature for up...: Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.