CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CAKE

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"I've been making this cake for years, and it's the most requested cake from my family and friends for coffee get-togethers. Now that I have two grandsons, I serve it at birthdays, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
CARAMEL ICING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Combine the toffee bits, chips and brown sugar; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour a third of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with a third of the toffee mixture. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely. For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add evaporated milk and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.