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Toffee Crunch Cake

Irresistible Toffee Crunch Cake: Your Holiday Showstopper

Enjoy the festive flavors of Toffee Crunch Cake, a delightful holiday dessert perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; or margarine
  • 4 large Eggs or aquafaba
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits or crushed candy canes
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts/almonds
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark, milk, or white chocolate
For the Finish
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar or cacao powder
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or dairy-free topping

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • rubber spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, then add vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in toffee bits, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, layer with whipped cream between the cake layers and dust the top with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain texture.

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