Rich, festive cake with buttery layers, sweet toffee bits, and crunchy nuts—perfect for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened or vegan butter substitute
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs or flaxseed meal/applesauce for vegan version
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
08 - 1 cup toffee bits
09 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, ensuring thorough coverage to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until mixture appears pale, light, and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down bowl sides as needed. Blend in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
06 - Gently fold toffee bits and chopped nuts into batter using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes until toothpick inserted into center emerges clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully turn out onto wire racks. Cool completely before frosting or serving.
