Toffee Buckle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My go to dessert when I want something impressive but don't want to spend all day baking is this toffee buckle. It comes together in just an hour from start to finish, which makes it perfect for weeknight entertaining or unexpected guests. The combination of toffee bits and rich toffee syrup creates this irresistible caramel flavor that people absolutely love. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied, and the whole thing is budget friendly since you probably have most of these pantry staples on hand already. Trust me, this simple cake will have everyone asking for your recipe.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for pastry)
- 115 gunsalted butter(cold, diced)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(for toffee)
- 100 glight brown sugar(for toffee)
- 150 gtoffee bits(chopped)
- 2 nulllarge eggs(for pastry)
- 50 mlmilk(for pastry)
- 10 gbaking powder(for pastry)
- 5 gsalt(for pastry)
- 30 mlunsalted butter, melted(for toffee)
- 100 mltoffee syrup(homemade or store-bought)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line a 23cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Set aside for later use.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 4
Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour in milk and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Pour half the dough into the prepared tin.
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