Decadent chocolate toffee cake is the perfect dessert for elegant dinner parties or any celebration.
The flavours of chocolate and toffee merge together to create the ultimate chocolate cake recipe.
Moist chocolate cake infused with toffee bits and covered in a ganache frosting. The perfect celebration cake.
Birthdays are always a special celebration in our house, and a celebration always calls for a special dessert.
I made this cake for our daughter during her first year of university. It was her first birthday away from home and I wanted to make something special to bring to her. I still remember very carefully packing it in the car for our 2 hour drive hoping that it would still be ok when we got there.
She didn’t know what kind of cake I was bringing and was totally shocked when I carried it into her room. She loved it, and so did the rest of the kids that were lucky enough to be living on the same floor since she was nice enough to share.
It is one of those cakes that you totally don’t forget. In fact she said “Remember that cake you made me in university…that is the one I want!”.
Sort of like the time I tried sticky toffee pudding. Sometimes food memories are very vivid, even years later.
Chocolate Toffee Cake Ingredients
When I say a lot of chocolate I really mean it, this is a chocolate lover’s dream cake. Between the chocolate, toffee bits and whipping cream, this cake is not lacking calories or taste. Birthday’s for for celebrating right?
- cake flour
- butter
- baking soda
- baking powder
- sugar
- yogurt
- egg yolks
- toffee bits
- chocolate
- whipping cream
Baking A Chocolate And Toffee Cake
I will say, this is not a hard cake to make, but it takes time. So if you are looking for a quick chocolate cake, this is not it. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
You begin by grating the chocolate. Make the batter and bake the cakes. While this is happening you can also make the ganache since it needs time to cool. Once the ganache is cool, you can whip the cream and make the ganache frosting.
Between the cake is a nice layer of ganache and some of the toffee bits. The remaining frosting is used on the outside of the cake. The toffee bits are the final topping. I coated the top edge of the cake, and along the bottom. You can decorate this cake however you like.
Next time you want to make an impression on a special celebration, this chocolate toffee cake is sure to please.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Be sure to use good quality chocolate for this cake recipe. It does make a huge difference.
- Toffee bits can be found in grocery stores, or Amazon, here is my affiliate link.
- Be sure to make the ganache and allow it to cool before making the frosting.
- Keep the cake in the fridge until ready to serve, then bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Leftover cake should be covered and kept in the fridge.
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For another totally awesome chocolate dessert try Reese’s Cupcakes
Chocolate Toffee Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups cake flour (sifted)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup greek yogurt (unflavoured)
- 5 large egg yolks
- ¾ teaspoon English Toffee oil (LorAnn Oils)
- ¾ cup milk
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (grated)
- 1 ½ cups toffee bits
For the Ganache:
- 18 ounces milk chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ cups whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F
- Butter and line two 9 inch round cake pans.
For Cake:
- Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Using an electric beater (or stand mixer), cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the yogurt.
- Beat in egg yolks (one at a time).
- Add flavoured oil.
- Add ½ the flour mixture and beat well.
- Add the milk and beat well.
- Add the remaining flour mixture and beat well.
- Fold in the grated chocolate. (NOT the one for the ganache)
- Pour the batter between the 2 pans, and bake 30-35 minutes, or until done.
- Cool cakes in pans, then remove and finish cooling on racks.
For Ganache:
- Place chopped milk chocolate in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, bring the whipping cream just to the boiling point.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate.
- Let stand for 5 minutes to melt chocolate.
- Stir until smooth.
- Chill in fridge for 1 hour.
- Slowly beat chilled ganache with an electric hand mixer until think and smooth. (DO NOT over beat).
To Assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a cake board or plate.
- Spread a nice thick layer of the ganache over the top of the cake.
- Pile on some of the toffee bits.
- Top with the other cake layer.
- Frost the outside of the cakes with the remaining ganache.
- Decorate cake with toffee bits…along the top edges and bottom of cake. (Be creative and have fun).
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Bring to room temperature before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Notes
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
This presentation is just gorgeous!!
Chef G
Thanks so much…it was a labour of love.
Bri
This cake looks so delicious on the inside and out. I know if I made this cake it would not last a day in my house. Toffee is such a delicious flavor.
Chef G
Well it is pretty rich…I really do think it would last more than a day…but hey…ENJOY!!
Sissy(at)SouthernHoneysuckle(dot)com
Wow! This is one gorgeous cake! You really did an amazing job on it and it looks so scrumptious! Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to try this recipe on my own 🙂
Chef G
Thanks so much…it was a labour of love.
Shirley Wood
My hubby will remind me sometimes about some awesome something I cooked, and ask when I’m going to make it again. This cake does look fabulous and brings such sweet memories for you and your daughter.
Chef G
Yes it really does….thanks for stopping by.
Heather lawrence
Oh my gosh… my teeth are singing just looking at this cake!
This looks delicious and so very tasty. Can not wait to make this toffee cake for Mother’s day.
The family is going to love it!
maria @ closetohome
I am a total sucker for a homemade cake. This turned out really nice and looks tasty too.
Chef G
It was a special cake for a special girl.
Cathy
I’m not even a fan of toffee, but this cake looks and sounds SO good. I’m sure I could force myself to eat a great big slice.
A Geek Daddy
I love English Toffee! This is a recipe that I’ll be bookmarking. Appreciate how thorough and detailed your ingredient list and instructions are. Thumbs up on this great recipe.
Chef G
Thanks so much….it is a very special cake.
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker
A very special birthday (not mine lol) is coming and she’s requested for chocolate cake. I haven’t had much success in chocolate cakes so I have been researching and researching – I don’t want to let her down! This cake looks AMAZING. I agree – you don’t forget a cake like this. And I think my chocolate lover celebrant will enjoy this very much (if I manage to pull it off!)
Chef G
Well I’m sure it will turn out awesome…and she will LOVE IT!!
The Food Hunter
How delicious does this look!
Chef G
I do have to agree with you on that!!
laura londergan
I totally just pinned this as me & my mom love toffee so maybe I will surprise her with this cake on her bday this year! 😉
Chef G
She will LOVE it!!
Rosey
Seriously instant sweet tooth. That’s one amazing looking cake.
Chef G
Yes it is amazing alright.
Laura Funk
Oh GET IN MY BELLY! This looks amazing
Chef G
Thanks!!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Wow that looks amazing! So what time do you want me to come over for dessert?!
Chef G
HAHAH…I will let you know!!
Liz Mays
This toffee cake looks perfect, yum! I’d be so happy if I could make it look that good.
Chef G
Thanks…it was a labour of love.