Description

Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee Cake is a rich, chewy dessert combining luscious layers of deep chocolate, creamy natural peanut butter, and sweet crunchy toffee bits. This easy-to-make cake offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for celebrations or casual treats. Each bite delivers an unforgettable taste experience with a beautiful layered presentation.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
¾ cup Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda

Wet Ingredients

½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar, packed
2 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 cup Natural Peanut Butter (creamy)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Buttermilk, at room temperature

Add-ins and Toppings

¾ cup Toffee Bits or Crushed Toffee
½ cup Chocolate Chips (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients and Equipment: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan. Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure even mixing and avoid lumps in the batter.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is key to achieving a tender and well-risen cake.
Add Eggs, Peanut Butter, and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter. Then mix in the natural peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined for consistent flavor throughout the cake.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until incorporated, taking care not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
Fold in Toffee Bits and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the toffee bits and optional chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking the toffee pieces.
Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before garnishing or slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, buttermilk) for smooth mixing and better texture.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
Use natural, creamy peanut butter without added sugar for authentic flavor.
Toss toffee bits in a small amount of flour before folding in to prevent them from sinking.
Start checking the cake’s doneness at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

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