Best 6 Butterscotch Pudding Layer Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Butterscotch Pudding Layer Cake, a masterpiece that combines the richness of butterscotch with the velvety smoothness of pudding and the delicate texture of cake. This extraordinary dessert features alternating layers of moist and flavorful cake, creamy and luscious butterscotch pudding, and a decadent chocolate ganache, all harmoniously arranged to create a symphony of flavors and textures. Each bite unveils a delightful balance of sweetness and richness, leaving you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive recipe guide, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, will guide you effortlessly through the process of crafting this culinary wonder. So, prepare to embark on a sweet adventure and treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING LAYER CAKE



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If you love butterscotch, you're going to want a slice (or two!) of this incredible pudding layer cake. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, this cake's three layers are given extra flavor with milk, melted butter and butterscotch pudding mix. The layers are separated by a from-scratch butterscotch-dark chocolate buttercream frosting that's then used to frost the entirety of the cake. Crushed pretzels are used to decorate the sides of the cake, while caramel is poured on top to double down on the butterscotch flavor. The caramel is then sprinkled with sea salt for a sweet-and-salty combination that's undeniably delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ butterscotch-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix (dry)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 1/3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup coarsely crushed mini pretzel twists
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups batter in each pan. Spread evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips uncovered on High 60 seconds; stir halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chips can be stirred smooth; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups softened butter and melted chips with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with third cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Press crushed pretzels along bottom edge of cake. Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to serve, carefully pour and spread caramel sauce over top of cake, allowing some to drip down sides; sprinkle sea salt on top. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 67 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

BUTTERSCOTCH DELIGHT



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"This creamy layered dessert is popular whenever I serve it," reports Barbara Edgemon of Belleview, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cut butter into flour; stir in the finely chopped walnuts. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. , In another bowl, beat milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread with the remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with coarsely chopped walnuts. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING CAKE



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Make and share this Butterscotch Pudding Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
2 cups very hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  • Add milk, margarine, and vanilla; stir to blend. Pour into ungreased 9- inch square pan.
  • In small bowl, combine pudding mix and hot water; blend well. Pour slowly over batter in pan. Do Not Mix.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until center is firm to the touch and toothpick inserted in top half of cake comes out clean.(The top surface of the cake will appear cracked.).
  • Cool in pan 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To serve: spoon warm cake, pudding side up into dessert dishes. If desired top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 226.4, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12, Protein 2.1

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING CAKE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1 box (3.4-ounce) instant butterscotch pudding and pie filling mix, Jell-O
1 box (18.25-ounce) German chocolate cake mix, Betty Crocker
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, Nestle
1/4 cup shredded carrot
Vanilla ice cream, Haagen-Dazs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 3 minutes until thick.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl; beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in butterscotch chips and carrot. Pour batter into prepared dish. Pour pudding over batter; spread evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS LAYERED DESSERT



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Four easy layers come together for a fantastic treat that's perfect for cooling down summer nights. Take this to a gathering, and we bet you'll bring home an empty dish! -Janice Vernon, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
3 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, half of the sugar substitute and butter. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk and remaining sugar substitute until smooth. Spread over crust., In another bowl, whisk remaining milk with the pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Combine whipped topping and extract; spread over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to mix together smoothly and evenly.
  • Grease and flour your baking pans thoroughly. This will prevent the cake from sticking and make it easier to remove from the pans.
  • Use a whisk to vigorously mix the wet and dry ingredients together. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking or underbaking will result in a dry or gooey cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article provide a variety of delicious and impressive butterscotch pudding layer cakes that are perfect for any occasion. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a stunning and flavorful cake that will be enjoyed by all. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer something for everyone. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of a homemade butterscotch pudding layer cake.

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