Toffee Devil's Food Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this recipe because it's honestly one of my favorite shortcuts to an impressive homemade cake. Rich, dark chocolate meets sweet toffee bits in a way that feels totally indulgent, yet it comes together in under an hour from start to table. The cocoa powder in here is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about that extra slice. What I love most is how straightforward it is even for beginners, and you probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now. This cake never fails to wow people, and they're always surprised when I tell them how simple it actually was to make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150unsalted butter
- 250granulated sugar
- 120toffee bits
- 60unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15baking powder
- 10salt
- 3large eggs
- 120whole milk
- 120dark chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure accurate measurements.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for ease.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- 5
Melt the toffee bits and dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: Pour the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 7
Pour half the batter into each prepared pan and smooth the tops.
Tip: Tap the pans gently to remove air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Once cool, frost and decorate as desired.
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