Decadent Chocolate Toffee Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Toffee Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate flavors with crunchy toffee bits for a delightful dessert. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to enjoy any day.

The cake is easy to make and features a moist chocolate base topped with a luscious toffee frosting. It’s a fantastic choice for chocolate lovers and those looking for a delicious cake recipe.

Indulgent Chocolate Toffee Cake Recipe

This cake features layers of moist chocolate cake infused with toffee bits, complemented by a creamy toffee frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined. Fold in toffee bits.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Toffee Cake!