🍰 Decadent Caramel Cake 🍫

Indulge in a slice of heaven with each bite! Perfect for family gatherings or a sweet end to a busy day.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 jar caramel sauce (12.25 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add these wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
4. Stir in the cooled brewed coffee. The batter will be quite runny, which is just right for this cake.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Meanwhile, mix the caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl.
7. Once cool, poke holes all over the cake with the end of a wooden spoon. Pour the caramel mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to let the caramel soak in and the flavors meld together.
9. Drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving for an extra touch of indulgence.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 22g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an even richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the cake batter.
- If the center of your cake rises during baking, gently press it down while it's still warm to level it out.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
- Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Serving: 12