Description
Rich chocolate caramel toffee crunch cake delivers pure indulgence with layers of moist chocolate, silky caramel, and crunchy toffee bits. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each complex bite of this irresistible sweet creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot coffee or boiling water
- 1 cup (150 grams) toffee bits
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (75 grams) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped nuts
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps baking soda
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz (226 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl, then combine with liquid components until a smooth, fluid batter forms. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Baking Process: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a test probe comes out clean. Rest cakes briefly in pans, then transfer to a cooling rack. Ensure complete cooling before further assembly.
- Ganache Creation: Simmer cream, then pour over finely chopped chocolate. Whisk meticulously until a glossy mixture develops. Incorporate butter for enhanced richness, then allow to cool and slightly thicken.
- Cake Assembly: Place first cake layer on serving plate. Drench with caramel sauce, distributing toffee pieces and crushed nuts generously. Position second cake layer, repeating caramel and toffee application.
- Decorative Finish: Elegantly pour ganache over the entire cake, allowing dramatic drips to cascade down sides. Garnish with remaining toffee fragments and nutty crumbles. Optional caramel drizzle provides additional decadence.
- Serving Preparation: Refrigerate to set cake’s structural integrity. Before serving, bring to room temperature to optimize flavor and texture nuances. Slice and indulge in the rich, multi-layered dessert experience.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Temperature: Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and dairy, are at room temperature for smoother batter and more even baking.
- Prevent Cake Sticking: Line cake pans with parchment paper after greasing to guarantee easy cake removal without breaking.
- Ganache Consistency Control: Let ganache cool slightly before pouring to achieve the perfect drip effect without making the cake look messy.
- Toffee Crunch Preservation: Add toffee bits just before serving to maintain their crispy texture and prevent softening from moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg