Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake Recipe
This chocolate caramel toffee crunch cake is a rich, layered dessert filled with creamy caramel, chocolate ganache, and topped with crunchy toffee bits. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want an indulgent treat, this cake has layers of texture and flavor that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup boiling water
- Caramel Filling: 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate Ganache: 1 cup heavy cream, 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Toffee Crunch Topping: 1 cup crushed toffee bits (such as Heath or Skor bars)
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Bake: Divide batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread caramel sauce over the layer. Add the second layer and pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle toffee bits over the ganache while still warm. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- To keep layers intact, chill the caramel layer slightly before adding ganache.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 380mg