Toffee Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Toffee Brown Betty is my go to dessert when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just under an hour, and honestly, it's so straightforward that even if you're not a confident baker, you'll nail it. What I love most is how the toffee bits melt into pockets of sweetness throughout the cake while cinnamon adds warmth and depth. Plus, cinnamon is packed with antioxidants, so you can almost convince yourself this indulgence is doing you some good. It's comfort food at its finest, and the buttery crumb keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 125 gunsalted butter
- 250 gcaster sugar
- 125 glight brown soft sugar
- 3large eggs
- 5 gcinnamon(ground)
- 2 gsalt
- 150 mlwhole milk
- 150 gtoffee bits
- butter, for greasing
- heavy cream, for brushing
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease a 20cm square baking dish and set it aside.
Tip: Make sure to grease the dish properly to prevent the brown Betty from sticking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Take your time and ensure the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the cinnamon and salt.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 4
Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the light brown soft sugar and whole milk.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Pour the sugar mixture into the flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly.
- 8
Arrange the toffee bits on top of the brown Betty mixture.
Tip: This will create a crunchy topping.
- 9
Brush the toffee bits with a little bit of heavy cream.
Tip: This will help the toffee stick to the brown Betty.
- 10
Bake the brown Betty for 35 minutes, or until the toffee is golden brown.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until it's done.
- 11
Remove the brown Betty from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Tip: This will help it set.
- 12
Cut the brown Betty into squares and serve.
Tip: Enjoy!
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