Toffee Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee coffee cake is my go to recipe when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just twenty minutes of prep and forty minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning dessert that looks like you fussed all day. I love using rolled oats in the topping because they add wonderful texture and provide hearty fiber that makes this feel a bit more nourishing than your typical cake. The buttery toffee bits throughout create those irresistible pockets of sweetness, and honestly, the whole thing comes together so simply with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100brown sugar
- 150butter
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(use high-quality extract)
- 200toffee bits
- 100rolled oats
- 5salt
- 5baking powder
- 50unsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a high-quality baking dish for even baking
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder. Add the melted butter and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter
- 4
Fold in the toffee bits and mix until well combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid compacting the topping
- 7
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving
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