Sometimes I find a dessert in Disney World that takes my breath away (‘Ohana Bread Pudding, I’m looking at YOU!). And I’ll be honest with you — I really didn’t expect it to be this one!
When I first saw the Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake on the lunch menu at Liberty Tree Tavern several years ago, I ordered something else thinking I didn’t really want “cake.”
Man-oh-man did I learn my lesson on the next visit, when I ordered it only because it was the dessert I hadn’t had before. (I know! I can’t believe it, either!)
For those who haven’t tried it, this isn’t “cake.” It’s more like a crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside toffee chocolate chip cookie-ish sort of thing.
Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake at Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom
Rich, buttery flavor is complimented by the bittersweet chocolate chips. Ice cream tops the whole thing off, and the dessert is drizzled in chocolate and toffee. Basically? It’s one of the best desserts on Disney property…hands down. And here’s how you make it…
Liberty Tree Tavern Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake Recipe
Cake Bottom
Serves: 5-6
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1 stick butter (softened)
Instructions
1. Mix ingredients.
2. Spread mixture evenly in greased baking pan.
Cake Top
Serves: 5-6
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter
1 pound powdered sugar (sifted)
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup Heath Bar pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix cream cheese until smooth.
3. Slowly add eggs and vanilla.
4. Add butter and mix well.
5. Add powdered sugar, slowly.
6. Add chocolate chips and toffee pieces.
7. Mix until ingredients are all just incorporated evenly — do not overmix!
8. Put on top of Cake Bottom ingredients in pan. (Usually a large muffin pan can work well for this.)
9. Bake for 35 minutes. Inside should just be slightly gooey, but not liquid.
Enjoy!
Yum!!! Maybe this will be the new dessert at out Thanksgiving meal this year! What size baking dish? A standard 9×13 or a smaller?
That looks pretty tasty! A must try on my next trip.
I’ve made this one! Its so easy and delicious!!
This is actually a Paula Deen inspired dessert. If you have seen her show on Food Network this is one of her go to desserts – especially the butter! I am sure that it is delish!
Aubrey — Great question, and great idea! I would probably use a large muffin pan for these, actually!
Colette — It’s awesome!!
Drew — Really?! You’re so crafty!
Barb H — Cool!
Yum! That looks so good, I wish I has that right now! Did you make that, Or order it at a Restraunt?
Hannah F — I ordered this one at the restaurant
Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom.
Bless you for sharing this recipe with us!! An all time fav/must have in our family!!
Yummy! After seeing that I’ve decided to make a reservation there for lunch! Will be there 12/2!!
If you make these in a large (called “Texas” around here) muffin pan, how many does this make?