Description
A delightful cake combining rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crispy toffee layers, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 mL) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240 mL) hot water
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup (120 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 mL) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (150 g) toffee bits
- 1 cup (240 mL) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans well.
- Sift all dry items into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Carefully stir in hot water to achieve a thin batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool on a wire rack until fully cooled.
- Place the first cake layer on a plate and cover with caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle toffee bits over the caramel.
- Add the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with additional toffee bits and refrigerate for 20 minutes for firming.
Notes
Use a warm spatula to smooth the frosting and add toffee last for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg