"This Bourbon Spice Toffee Layer Cake is one of my favorites! The combination of chocolate, toffee, maple, cinnamon and the spice from the bourbon are a party for your taste buds!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
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2 cups (414g) sugar
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3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
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1/2 cup (120ml) milk
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1/2 cup (120ml) bourbon
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1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cup (280g) salted butter, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening
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10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tsp maple extract
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5-6 tbsp (75-90ml) water or milk
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10 tbsp (140g) salted butter
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3/4 cup (108g) unpacked light brown sugar
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
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2 tbsp (30ml) bourbon
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1 tbsp flour, sifted
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2 cups toffee bits, divided