Butter Toffee Cake
A rich and buttery cake featuring delightful toffee bits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed tightly in the measuring cup.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs Also best at room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted before use if desired.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Use for added crunch.
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Dust before serving for presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toffee bits and chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier cake and avoid overmixing after incorporating the flour.