Best 6 Butterscotch Cake I Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our classic Butterscotch Cake, a timeless dessert that captivates taste buds with its rich, buttery caramel notes. This beloved cake is a symphony of textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb enveloped in a velvety butterscotch frosting that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and buttery flavors, enhanced by the delicate crunch of chopped walnuts.

Elevate your baking skills with our collection of three exceptional recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat.

1. **Classic Butterscotch Cake**: Experience the essence of this timeless recipe, featuring a moist and fluffy cake base, a luscious butterscotch frosting, and a generous sprinkling of chopped walnuts.

2. **Salted Butterscotch Cake**: Delight in a symphony of flavors as sweet butterscotch meets a hint of salt, creating a tantalizing balance that elevates this classic cake to new heights.

3. **Butterscotch Pound Cake**: Discover the dense and buttery texture of pound cake infused with the irresistible flavors of butterscotch, resulting in a rich and satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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This Butterscotch Cake is a moist, from-scratch brown sugar cake topped with butterscotch buttercream made with melted butterscotch chips! The cake is covered in even more butterscotch chips!

Provided by Life, Love and Sugar

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
3.4 oz butterscotch instant pudding mix
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (337g) packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature
11 oz butterscotch chips, melted
6 1/4 cups (719g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120ml) milk or cream
12-14 oz butterscotch chips, for decorating

Steps:

  • Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). 2
  • . Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • . Add the butter, brown sugar and vegetable oil to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
  • . Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • . Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
  • . Add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look a little curdled, but that's ok. 7.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter. 8.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. 9.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely. 10
  • To make the butterscotch frosting, add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth. 11
  • Slowly add the melted butterscotch chips and mix until well combined. 12
  • Add about half of the powdered sugar, the salt and half of the milk or cream and mix until well combined. 13
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. 14
  • Add the remaining milk or cream as needed to get the right consistency of frosting. Set frosting aside. 15
  • To put the cake together, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes so that they're flat, if needed. The cakes should be pretty flat already. Place the first cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round. 16.
  • pread about 1 cup of frosting into an even layer on top of the cake. 17.
  • dd the second layer of cake on top of the frosting. 18.
  • dd another cup of frosting on top of the cake and spread into an even layer. 19.
  • op the cake with the remaining layer and frost the outside of the cake. Refer to my tutorial for frosting a smooth cake, if needed. 20.
  • ress butterscotch chips into the sides of the cake immediately after frosting it. 21.
  • se the remaining frosting to pipe shells around the border of the cake. 22.
  • tore cake in an airtight carrier. Cake is best when eaten within 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 806 calories, Sugar 99 g, Sodium 461.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 123.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, Cholesterol 132 mg

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE ( THE BEST YOU'LL EVER MAKE)



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I got this recipe from a close friend. It's simple to make and tastes delicious. I have tried several other recipes, but this seems to be the easiest to make and still the best tasting. I suggest serving it with a cinnamon icing and some chocolate sauce drizzled over top of the cake.

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (super moist white also will work)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup coffee, cooled
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup butterscotch sundae sauce
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Pour into a greased and floured bunch pan.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4092.3, Fat 187.6, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 756.7, Sodium 4506.2, Carbohydrate 563.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 222.8, Protein 51.6

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. -Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

2/3 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FILLING/TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 to 3 cups buttercream frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips with 1/4 cup water at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in butterscotch mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until combined., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in evaporated milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chips and butter. Stir in pecans and coconut. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer and remaining filling. Frost sides with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake; 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 large eggs
Nonstick baking spray
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (sift before measuring)
2 teaspoons baking powder
Salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk, at room temperature
3/4 cup safflower oil or canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-n-half or whole milk
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter (5 sticks), at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in a medium bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line the bottom of 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
  • Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the brown sugar. If there are any large clumps of brown sugar, break them up with a spoon. Stir, then set aside.
  • Whip the egg whites to soft peaks with an electric mixer. With the mixer running, slowly add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks, half-and-half, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter a third at a time. Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool.
  • For the frosting: Place 4 tablespoons of water in a small bowl or ramekin. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the top, making sure the gelatin is moistened. Let stand 5 minutes to bloom.
  • In the meantime, place the brown sugar, half-n-half, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Stir. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat to cool to room temperature.
  • Whip the butter in a standing mixer until fluffy. Add the cooled gelatin mixture. Whip until thickened to a creamy frosting. This will look like a curdled hot mess but keep whipping and in 10 to 15 minutes it will become a beautiful buttercream. Mix in the vanilla.
  • For the butterscotch sauce:
  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low to medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. Whisk until incorporated. Return the pan to low heat and cook for 10 minutes without stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Stir. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Fill and frost the cooled cakes, drizzling the butterscotch sauce between the cake layers and on top of the frosting, and on top of cake.

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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Easy and it doesn't use a cake mix. Butterscotch is almost as good as chocolate. I have been making this cake for years, since I was married to Peter Pan. He wanted the recipe, but I got custody of it and the kids.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup water (I use 1 % or 2 % milk instead)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) bag butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease a Bundt pan.
  • I use Pam spray In a large bowl combine all ingredients, except butterscotch chips.
  • Mix at low speed for 1 minute, then at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Fold in butterscotch chips.
  • Pour into Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 30 minutes.
  • Invert onto serving plate.
  • Can dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4868.4, Fat 269.5, SaturatedFat 125.8, Cholesterol 947.2, Sodium 3063.1, Carbohydrate 559.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 411.4, Protein 57.8

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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I love the icing even more than the cake itself, and I think next time I will try it with a standard butter cake. Caramel icing is a wonderful treat and another one of those old things that fell out of favor but now is making a comeback.

Provided by Topher Zenishek

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar and butter for cake in a bowl; cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, then add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed just until they are mixed in.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter on low speed until well mixed, scraping down the bowl by hand as needed. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • While cake cools, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, milk, and flour for icing in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract. Cool the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is still warm (but not hot) and has thickened enough to spread.
  • Spread icing over the cake, moving fairly quickly because it will set as it cools. It will be a thin coating, not a thick layer. Let set completely before cutting into the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 63.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. This will help them to cream together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a delicious butterscotch frosting. With a few simple tips, you can make a butterscotch cake that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Butterscotch cake is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It can also be garnished with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or fresh berries.

Butterscotch cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect choice for parties, potlucks, and other special occasions.

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