Toffee Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My go to recipe for weeknight desserts, this toffee loaf cake comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish. The applesauce keeps the cake incredibly moist while cutting down on some of the butter, which is a nice bonus for feeling a little lighter about indulging. What I love most is how forgiving and simple it is to make, plus the toffee bits create these pockets of caramel sweetness throughout that everyone absolutely raves about. Serve it warm with coffee and watch people come back for seconds.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter
- 100brown sugar
- 4large eggs
- 150toffee bits
- 120unsweetened applesauce
- 1baking soda
- 1salt
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100chocolate chips
- 100walnuts
- 100semisweet chocolate
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm x 10cm loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Set aside to cool slightly.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour mixture and toffee bits.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 7
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 8
Fold in the melted chocolate and chopped walnuts.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air pockets.
- 10
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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