Description
Indulge guilt-free with our Healthy Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake, a luscious dessert combining rich caramel and toffee flavors with a wholesome twist. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet craving, this cake offers a creamy texture with added crunch, all made with healthier ingredients for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of pure natural caramel sauce
- 2 cups of crushed toffee bits
- 1½ cups of whole wheat flour or gluten-free alternative
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- ½ cup of honey or maple syrup for sweetness
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of chopped nuts (optional for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your favorite cake pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray, then line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed toffee bits and chopped nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt.
- Use gluten-free flour to make the cake gluten-free.
- Add chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg