BUTTERSCOTCH SWIRL CAKE

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I was tickled when my swirled dessert took first place and best of division at the Los Angeles County Fair. People hovered over it, commenting on how pretty it looked. I was basking in all the attention. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Cntry, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
3/4 cup butterscotch ice cream topping
BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 5 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer 2 cups of batter to another large bowl; beat in pudding mix, butterscotch topping and remaining egg until well blended. Pour half of the plain batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with half of the butterscotch batter; cut through with a knife to swirl. Repeat layers and swirl., Bake 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cake; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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abdul hadi

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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.

Rana Ehtisham

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This is the best butterscotch swirl cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.

Emihle Thando

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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.

BitzKitz

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This cake is so delicious! The butterscotch swirl is the perfect complement to the moist cake.

SyedaAyesha Ahmed

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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.

Md Shohanuzzaman

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This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out beautifully. The butterscotch swirl was a nice surprise.

Padam Adhikari

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I'm not a big fan of butterscotch, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the butterscotch swirl is not too overpowering.