Toffee Genoise
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee genoise is my go to cake when I want something impressive but don't have all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for weeknight desserts or unexpected guests. I love how the toffee bits and chocolate chips create pockets of sweetness throughout the fluffy sponge, and the brown sugar adds a subtle depth that keeps people coming back for more. The eggs in this recipe are packed with choline, which supports brain health, so you can feel good about enjoying a slice. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an economical choice that doesn't sacrifice on flavor or elegance.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 100 gtoffee bits
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 150 mlunsalted milk
- 100 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 50 gbrown sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: For an even better release, line the pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk attachment for a smoother mixture.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each beat.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Melt the toffee bits in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the toffee.
- 6
Fold the melted toffee into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: You can use a rubber spatula or a whisk for this step.
- 7
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 8
Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: You can use a rubber spatula or a whisk for this step.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth surface.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
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