Toffee Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Toffee Celebration Cake is a rich butter cake studded with toffee bits and topped with a toffee cream frosting. Made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract, this indulgent cake comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation, then bakes for 35 minutes. With its combination of sweet toffee flavours and creamy topping, it suits anyone looking for a special treat to mark an occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 10 mLvanilla extract
- 150 gtoffee bits
- 100 glight brown soft sugar
- 50 mLheavy cream
- 5 gsea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm (8in) round cake pans.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cake release.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Sift the flour and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 7
While the cakes are baking, prepare the toffee filling by melting the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
- 8
Bring the heavy cream to a simmer and pour it into the saucepan with the butter and sugar.
Tip: Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- 9
Remove from heat and stir in the toffee bits until they're evenly distributed.
Tip: Let the filling cool slightly before using.
- 10
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread the toffee filling over the top.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire layer.
- 11
Place the second cake layer on top and dust with sea salt.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 12
Optional: sprinkle additional toffee bits on top of the cake for extra crunch.
Tip: Use a light touch to avoid compacting the toffee.
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