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Decadent Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge your sweet tooth with this Decadent Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake, featuring moist layers of cake studded with crunchy toffee pieces, topped with a rich caramel frosting that’s sure to delight any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder (ensure it’s fresh)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt (to enhance flavors)
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter (softened, for cake)
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar (reduce for less sweetness)
  • 4 Large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk and vinegar mix
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (opt for pure extract)
  • 1 cup Crushed Toffee Pieces or chocolate chips

For the Frosting

  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar (use less for less sweetness)
  • 0.5 cups Caramel Sauce (store-bought is fine)
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream or dairy-free cream

For the Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for caramelization)
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (cubed)
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream or plant-based cream
  • 1 pinch Salt (opt for sea salt)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and flouring them to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, making sure to mix well after each addition for a smooth batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in Toffee: Gently fold in the crushed toffee pieces (and optional chopped pecans if desired) to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring the frosting won’t melt.
  9. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, caramel sauce, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  10. Frost and Decorate: Generously frost the cooled cake layers and drizzle extra caramel sauce on top for added decadence.

Notes

  • Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and baking results.
  • Reduce sugar quantities if a less sweet cake is preferred.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free cream.
  • Store-bought caramel sauce can be used to save time.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/decadent-caramel-toffee-crunch-cake-recipe/