Description

This indulgent Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake brings together everything you crave in one stunning slice—moist chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, luscious caramel, rich ganache, and a buttery toffee crunch topping. Despite its impressive look and taste, this cake is simple enough to make for any occasion and perfect for those moments when you want to wow without the work.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups granulated sugar

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 ½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in boiling water carefully.
Divide batter into pans. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool on racks.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla.
Pour into a greased pan and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25–30 minutes. Chill completely.
Place one cake layer on a plate. Add cheesecake layer on top, then spread caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt if using.
Top with the second cake layer.
Heat cream for ganache. Pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until glossy.
Pour ganache over the cake and let it drip down the sides. Add toffee bits while ganache is soft.
Chill the cake briefly to set.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (including layers)
Category: Dessert