Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of caramel and toffee with this Caramel Crunch Cake. A moist and tender cake topped with a luscious whipped caramel cream and a crunchy pretzel or cereal topping, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup toffee bits or crushed caramel candy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels or crispy rice cereal for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla. Stir in the sour cream. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, folding in the toffee bits or crushed caramel candy.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare Caramel Cream: Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold in ½ cup caramel sauce, and spread over the cooled cake.
- Finish: Sprinkle crushed pretzels or cereal on top, drizzle with extra caramel, and serve.
Notes
- You can make the cake a day ahead and frost just before serving.
- For a layered version, double the cake and filling and stack with frosting between.
- Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
