CHOCOLATE AND TOFFEE LAYER CAKE

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This beautiful cake is great for company, and so easy to put together. It's a fool-proof moist cake! I have made it 24 hours ahead of time and it's still great, but the toffee pieces didn't stay very crunchy. I must thank my friend Libby and her mom for this recipe. I have also used 2 whole cake mixes to make a very tall cake. (1 whole cake mix, prepared, fits into my 9-inch pan.) But I did not double all the frosting ingredients, and it didn't have quite enough flavor. I recommend for a large cake, doubling everything.

Provided by J-Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 ounces chocolate cake mix (also oil, eggs, and water as directed)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 ounces toffee pieces

Steps:

  • CAKE: Prepare cake mix as directed, adding 1 cup sour cream to batter before mixing.
  • Pour into two round cake pans and bake as directed on box. Cool layers thoroughly.
  • (For frosting: Place a mixing bowl and beater into the refrigerator ahead of time to better whip the cream.).
  • Slice each cake layer in half horizontally. (I find this easier if I completely freeze the layers beforehand, then use a very sharp serrated knife!) You now have 4 cake layers. Set aside.
  • FROSTING: Using your cold mixing bowl, blend together whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. (you can taste this mixture and decide if you want to add more sugar.).
  • Beat at high speed for several minutes, until you achieve "Cool Whip" consistency. (Don't over beat; it will get too thick.).
  • Gently fold in the toffee bits.
  • Frost the cake! Mmmmm -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.5, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 654.1, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 41.6, Protein 6.8

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