Why Make This Recipe
Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for the holiday season. Its rich flavor from buttery layers and bits of toffee brings joy to family gatherings and festive celebrations. Whether you’re baking for a party or just to treat yourself, this cake makes every moment feel special.
How to Make Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (Can use gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Possible substitute: vegan butter.)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs (Can substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan option.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) (Choose your favorite nuts.)
Directions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the toffee bits and chopped nuts.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake
Serve your Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra sweetness. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side.
How to Store Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also refrigerate the cake for up to a week. If you’d like to keep it longer, consider freezing individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Tips to Make Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir until just combined for a tender cake.
- For added flavor, toast the chopped nuts before adding them to the batter.
Variation
You can add a layer of chocolate ganache on top for a richer taste. Alternatively, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the cake before baking for a sweet and salty combination.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of flour?
Yes, you can use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend if you want a gluten-free version.
How can I make this cake vegan?
Replace the eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use vegan butter instead of regular butter.
Can I add more toffee bits?
Absolutely! Feel free to add more toffee bits for a sweeter and crunchier cake.
Christmas Toffee Crunch Cake
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Possible substitute: vegan butter.
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) Choose your favorite nuts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the toffee bits and chopped nuts.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
