Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake Recipe
A rich and indulgent Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake featuring moist chocolate layers baked to perfection, layered with luscious caramel sauce, and topped with crunchy toffee bits and chocolate chips for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans, then dust them lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients and mix well until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Slowly stir in the boiling water to the batter, which will thin it out and create a lighter chocolate cake texture.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans before removing and layering.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread the caramel sauce evenly over it, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Decorate: Sprinkle the top of the cake with toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly to add a delightful crunch and extra chocolate flavor.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cake. For added indulgence, you can gently whip the heavy cream and serve it alongside the cake slices.
Notes
- The boiling water helps to deepen the chocolate flavor and make the cake moist.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cooled before adding the caramel sauce to prevent it from melting and sliding off.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Heavy cream is optional and can be whipped and served as a side or used in a drizzle for extra richness.
- Using quality toffee bits and caramel sauce will enhance the overall taste of the cake.
Keywords: Chocolate cake, caramel sauce, toffee crunch, dessert, chocolate dessert, layered cake, chocolate caramel cake, easy chocolate cake
