Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Chocolate Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Toffee Cake. This luxurious cake combines rich chocolate layers with smooth peanut butter frosting, crunchy toffee bits, and a lavish drizzle of salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Toffee and Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
Bake the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter among three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the layers to cool before assembly.
Make the Frosting:
- In a mixer, beat peanut butter and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating.
- Add heavy cream and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a plate.
- Spread a third of the frosting over the cake and sprinkle with a third of the toffee bits.
- Repeat with remaining layers.
- Finish with a final drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of peanuts on top.
Notes
- Cake Moistness: For a moister cake, consider adding a simple syrup soak to each layer before frosting.
- Peanut Allergies: Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter if allergies are a concern.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American