Disney-Inspired Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake

Summon the theme park magic to your kitchen with this ultimate Liberty Tree Tavern Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake replica. If you are craving the warm, decadent, chocolate-and-caramel-drenched dessert from the Magic Kingdom but can't make it to the parks, this is the perfect solution. As one of the most sought-after Disney copycat recipes, this easy baking project combines a buttery cake crust mix base with a rich, cream cheese toffee filling that tastes exactly like the iconic restaurant original.

Why You'll Want to Make Disney-Inspired Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake

• Authentic Magic Kingdom Flavors: Recreates the exact taste profile of the famous dessert served at the Liberty Tree Tavern.

• Gooey Butter Cake with Cake Mix Convenience: Utilizing a standard yellow cake mix keeps the preparation quick, foolproof, and accessible for all baking levels.

• The Perfect Crowd-Pleaser: Loaded with mini chocolate chips and crunchy English toffee bits, it is an absolute showstopper for potlucks and family gatherings.

• Unbeatable Texture Contrast: This dessert delivers the ultimate bite, combining a soft, cookie-like bottom crust with a velvety, molten cream cheese layer, topped with the crunch of English toffee bits.

Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

Steps to Make Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place ½ cup room-temperature unsalted butter in a large bowl and beat slightly using an electric hand mixer.

2. Then, add the box of yellow cake mix.

3. Next, add one egg and begin beating on low.

4. As the mixture starts to come together, increase the speed to medium until it forms a solid dough.

5. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with Baker's Joy Nonstick Cooking Spray with Flour. Put on a pair of vinyl gloves and press the dough in the bottom of the pan, making sure to cover the entire bottom. Set the dish aside while you prepare the second layer.

6. To prepare the second layer, place the room-temperature cream cheese and ¼ cup unsalted butter in a large bowl and beat together until just combined.

7. Add two eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined.

8. Then, add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until all of the sugar has been added.

9. Add the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and Heath English Toffee Bits with Chocolate.

10. Then, using a large rubber spatula, fold the chocolate chips and toffee bits into the batter.

11. Pour the batter over the dough in the baking pan and spread it with the spatula to cover the entire dough. Bake for 40 minutes in a 350°F oven.

12. Remove from the oven and place crinkled up aluminum foil around the inside of the pan, covering the browned puffed up edges of the crust. Then bake for an additional 10 minutes.

13. Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Then, carefully remove the foil from the pan and discard. Allow to cool to room temperature for several hours before serving.

14. To serve, cut into individual pieces and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate and caramel sauces, and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and Heath English Toffee Bits.

Bringing the whimsical flavors of your favorite vacation treats into your home has never been simpler than with this copycat Disney Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake. Skip the theme park crowds and reservation lines by whipping up this decadent, warm dessert right in your own kitchen. It's the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth while sharing a little bit of theme park magic with the people you love. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Room Temperature is Key: Ensure your cream cheese, eggs, and butter are completely at room temperature before mixing. Cold ingredients cause unappealing lumps in the smooth cream cheese layer.

• Protect the Edges: Don't skip the crinkled aluminum foil step at the 40-minute mark. It keeps the outer cake crust beautifully golden without letting it burn while the gooey center finishes setting.

• Bits vs. Bars: Using pre-packaged Heath Toffee Bits ensures an even, smooth melt throughout the batter, whereas crushing whole candy bars provides larger, more textural pockets of crunch.

• Don't Over-Mix the Filling: When preparing the second layer, beat the cream cheese, butter, eggs, and powdered sugar just until smooth and combined. Over-mixing traps excess air in the batter, causing the filling to puff up like a soufflé in the oven and then deflate drastically as it cools.