Description
A delightful layered cake combining rich caramel, crunchy toffee, and moist buttery cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup crushed toffee candy (like Heath bars)
- Optional: extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it becomes a golden brown liquid. Add the butter and continue stirring, then slowly pour in the heavy cream. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle some caramel sauce over the top, followed by a generous layer of crushed toffee. Top with the second cake layer, and repeat the process.
- Spread any remaining caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle extra toffee bits for that delightful crunch.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg