Description
Scrumptious chocolate caramel toffee crunch cake melds rich chocolate layers with buttery caramel and crisp toffee pieces. Sweet indulgence awaits those seeking a delightful dessert adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Incorporate wet ingredients by adding buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter becomes smooth and uniform.
- Carefully pour boiling water into the mixture, stirring gently to create a thin, silky batter with a consistent texture.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans, ensuring equal volume for uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cakes are fully baked.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to reach room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, generously drizzle caramel sauce over each cake layer, creating a rich, glossy surface.
- Sprinkle toffee bits across the caramel-covered layers, adding a delightful crunch and additional flavor dimension.
- Prepare whipped cream topping by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft, pillowy peaks form.
- Frost the cake layers with the whipped cream, creating a smooth, elegant finish.
- Garnish the top with extra caramel drizzle and a generous scattering of toffee bits for a visually appealing and delectable presentation.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better cake texture and even mixing.
- Use dark cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that complements the caramel.
- Carefully fold boiling water into batter to prevent overmixing and maintain a light, tender crumb.
- Chill toffee bits before sprinkling to prevent melting and maintain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg