Our Toffifee Cake Will Make Your Caramel Heart Beat Faster!

Summary

Indulge in the ultimate caramel experience with our Toffifee Cake—a rich, decadent dessert that perfectly blends layers of moist chocolate sponge, creamy hazelnut filling, and luscious caramel. Inspired by the beloved Toffifee candy, this cake is a showstopper for any celebration or a sweet treat for those who simply can’t resist caramel and hazelnut.

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories per Serving: 480 kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: European

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Hazelnut Cream Filling:

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 2 tbsp hazelnut spread (like Nutella)

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp sea salt

For Decoration:

• 12 Toffifee candies
• Crushed hazelnuts
• Chocolate shavings

Equipment

• 2 x 9-inch round cake pans
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Spatula
• Wire cooling rack
• Saucepan
• Piping bag (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparing the Chocolate Sponge

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.