Butter Toffee Cake Recipe
Butter Toffee Cake Recipe is a rich, moist cake filled with toasted pecans and crunchy toffee bits, topped with a buttery caramelized toffee glaze. Its sweet, nutty flavors create a delightful dessert that is simple to bake. This cake can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a satisfying treat for family and friends.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- 9 inch square pan
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- ½ cup toffee bits e.g., Heath Bits ‘O Brickle
For The Butter Toffee Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup crushed toffee bits or chopped Heath bars
Instructions
Step 1: Get The Oven And Pan Ready
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan and line the bottom with parchment paper so the cake comes out easily.
Step 2: Mix The Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside for later.
Step 3: Cream Butter And Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture in alternating portions, starting and ending with the flour. Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans and toffee bits.
Step 5: Bake The Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Make The Butter Toffee Topping
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Pour the topping over the cooled cake and sprinkle with crushed toffee bits. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the topping can set before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best Butter Toffee Cake, use room-temperature butter and eggs for a tender crumb. Toast pecans to enhance flavor, and pour the toffee topping while warm.
Serve slightly cooled for rich, gooey sweetness that melts in your mouth.