Toffee Crumb Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Moist toffee-flavored cake topped with a crunchy crumb streusel, perfect for a special treat.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 300granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 150toffee bits
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 50brown sugar
- 100oat flour
- 50chopped almonds
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 150 mlmilk
- 20caster sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: dust the pan with flour for extra release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and oat flour.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Take your time and ensure the mixture is well combined.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cake will become dense.
- 6
Melt the toffee bits in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Once melted, let the toffee cool slightly before adding it to the cake.
- 7
Fold the toffee bits into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 8
Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a smooth crumb.
- 9
To make the crumb streusel, mix together the brown sugar, oat flour, and chopped almonds in a small bowl.
Tip: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 10
Sprinkle the crumb streusel evenly over the top of the cake.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface for an even crumb.
- 11
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the cake halfway through the baking time to ensure even browning.
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 13
Once the cake is cool, drizzle with caster sugar and serve.
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar for extra elegance.
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