Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with sweet caramel and crunchy toffee bits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Whipped cream or frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with toffee bits.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the caramel and toffee bits.
- Top with whipped cream or frosting if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier touch, consider adding whipped cream or frosting on top. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg