Description
A delicious cake combining soft layers, sweet caramel, and crunchy toffee that is perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- Pinch of salt (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup crushed toffee pieces (Heath bars)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans, line with paper, and grease again.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Alternate adding dry mix and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans, smooth tops and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then cool fully on racks.
- For caramel sauce, melt 1 cup sugar on medium heat until amber. Add 6 tbsp butter, stir, then slowly add 1/2 cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt until smooth. Let cool and mix with crushed toffee and pecans if using.
- For frosting, beat 1 1/2 cups butter until soft. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cooled caramel, vanilla, and cream. Beat until light and add more cream if needed.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a board. Spread a thin layer of frosting, spoon caramel sauce on top and sprinkle crushed toffee. Add second layer and frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Drip caramel on top and scatter more toffee and nuts. Chill the cake for 30 minutes to set frosting and caramel.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including nuts, and for a chocolate version, add 1/2 cup cocoa to the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American