Coffee Caramel Sauce

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 12 mins | Course: Dessert | Yield: 2 cups 

A thick luxurious espresso-flavored salted caramel sauce. Inspired by Elien @ baking with butter https://bakingwithbutter.com/coffee-caramel-sauce/ 

1 cup heavy cream

2 Tbsp espresso powder

1 Tbsp vanilla

2 cups sugar

12 Tbsp butter, sliced into tablespoons

¼ tsp salt

In a measurer, whisk the heavy cream, espresso powder, and vanilla together. Set to one side. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, caramelize the sugar until it is a bronzy amber color, stirring occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon to avoid steam. Add in the butter, stirring until it is melted. The mixture will look like it has split, but no worries. Stir in the espresso cream mixture (the sugar may steam and sputter) stirring until the mixture comes back together, has thickened bubbles, and is a deep brown color; about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt. The caramel will thicken upon cooling.

Cake in the photo above: use this or the original caramel in this amazing cake recipe.

https://denosdiner.com/desserts/black-magic-poke-cake-with-salted-caramel-and-espresso-whipped-cream