Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake (Printer View)

Rich buttery layers with toffee bits and nuts for festive occasions

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup sugar
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

08 - 1 cup toffee bits
09 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3–4 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold in the toffee bits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The toffee melts into tiny buttery puddles that make every bite feel indulgent without needing frosting
  • Nuts add just enough crunch to contrast the tender cake crumb
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better on day two when flavors have settled
02 -
  • Overmixing once flour is added will make the cake tough instead of tender
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together much better than cold ones
  • The toffee bits will sink to the bottom slightly, creating a delicious crispy layer
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before folding them into the batter
  • Freeze leftover cake slices individually for easy holiday treats
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