A rich and indulgent chocolate cake layered with creamy caramel frosting and topped with crunchy toffee bits, perfect for any celebration.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup caramel sauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
1 cup toffee bits
½ cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
½ cup chocolate ganache or chocolate sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting between the cake layers and on top and sides of the cake.
Top the cake with toffee bits, drizzle with caramel sauce, and finish with chocolate ganache or sauce.
Notes
Adjust the heavy cream in the frosting for desired consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.