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Turn the oven on and preheat it to 180°C (350°F).
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In one bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In another bowl, whip the softened butter and sugar until it's fluffy and light. Beat the eggs in, one at a time, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
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In a bit of hot water, dissolve the instant coffee. Pour this coffee mixture into the batter and stir well.
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Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients. Keep mixing gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan. Bake it for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool off completely. Drizzle the caramel on top and allow it to soak into the cake.