Description
A deliciously indulgent Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake that combines rich chocolate flavors with a sweet caramel sauce and crunchy toffee bits.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden brown color, stirring constantly.
- Once melted, add the butter and stir until fully combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the top, then sprinkle half of the toffee bits and nuts (if using).
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with the remaining caramel sauce, toffee bits, and nuts.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute the toffee bits with chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg