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Toffee Pecan Layer Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 550
A decadent layered cake featuring toffee, pecans, and caramel, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup crushed toffee pieces (e.g., Heath bars)
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Frosting

  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup caramel sauce (from recipe)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • a pinch salt (for caramel)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease, flour, and line two 9-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry and buttermilk, then divide into pans and bake 25-30 mins.
  • Make caramel: melt sugar over medium heat, add butter, then cream, stirring until smooth. Cool.
  • Frost cake: beat butter, add powdered sugar, then mix in caramel, vanilla, and cream. Assemble, frost, and decorate with toffee, pecans, and caramel drizzle.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, pecans, toffee