Rich, festive holiday cake with buttery layers, sweet toffee bits, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for celebrations.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 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 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.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
05 - Gradually add dry mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
06 - Gently fold toffee bits and chopped nuts into batter until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.
