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Christmas Toffee Crunch Layer Cake

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A showstopping, moist butter cake layered with crunchy toffee bits and nuts, finished with rich frosting for a festive centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup toffee bits, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup of the toffee bits and the chopped nuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of buttercream frosting over the top. Sprinkle with half of the remaining toffee bits.
  11. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining toffee bits over the top of the cake for the final crunch.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use store-bought or homemade chocolate toffee bits.
  • You can chill the cake layers for 30 minutes before frosting to make handling easier.
  • This cake pairs well with a simple caramel drizzle if you want an extra sweet touch.

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