Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with silky caramel and crunchy toffee for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well blended.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add in the milk and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Bring it all together: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring to combine. Remember, don’t overmix — a few lumps are just fine!
- Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the caramel: While the cakes are baking, melt sugar over medium heat until it becomes a deep amber color. Carefully stir in butter and cream until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, layer them with caramel between the layers and on top. Sprinkle the toffee bits generously for that irresistible crunch. Add a pinch of sea salt to finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice up your culinary masterpiece and watch the smiles light up faces.
Notes
For a truly luxurious experience, serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You could drizzle more caramel on top for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, caramel, toffee, dessert, baking