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Mexican Toffee Cake

Cultural Context

Mexican Toffee Cake, or Torta de Toffee, is a delightful dessert that showcases the rich flavors of Mexican baking traditions. Often enjoyed during celebrations, this cake combines the sweetness of toffee with the warmth of spices like cinnamon, making it a beloved treat. Its modern variations may include different nuts or chocolate, appealing to diverse palates around the world.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
160g Chocolate negro
120g Mantequilla sin sal
3 Huevos L
120g Azúcar moreno
1/2 Cdta de Extracto de vainilla
90g Harina de trigo
1 Pizca de sal
3 Huevos L
200g Azúcar
180ml Aceite vegetal
125g Yogur natural
1 Cdta Pasta de vainilla
250g Harina de trigo
25g Cacao en polvo
2,5 Cdtas Levadura química
1 Pizca de sal
320g Mantequilla sin sal
360g Icing Sugar
1 Cdta de Extracto de vainilla
1 Cdta Pasta de toffee
45ml Nata para montar
1/4 de taza de chips de chocolate
60g Chocolate negro
60ml Nata
15g Mantequilla sin sal

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

chopped pecans

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier nut alternative, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: regular sugar

Coconut sugar is a less processed option.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Prepare the brownie mixture by melting chocolate and butter together, then mix in eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and salt.

3

Pour the brownie batter into a prepared baking dish and bake until set.

4

For the bizcocho, whisk together eggs, sugar, and oil until combined, then add yogurt and vanilla paste.

5

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients.

6

Pour the bizcocho batter into a prepared cake pan and bake until golden.

7

For the buttercream, beat together butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and toffee paste until fluffy, adding cream if desired.

8

Assemble the cake by layering the brownie and bizcocho, spreading buttercream in between layers.

9

Prepare the ganache by melting chocolate with cream and butter, then pour over the assembled cake.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

Molde aluminio cuadradoMolde layer cake 18cmBatidor de aceroManga pasteleraStand giratorio

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Torta de ToffeePastel de Toffee
Local Name: pastel de toffee mexicano

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