CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING

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Chocolate cake from a boxed mix gets a special treatment when spread with an easy butterscotch frosting and draped with a caramel-nut topping. "I love to make this cake for guests or to take to potlucks," writes Gloria Guadron of Washington, Indiana. "It's easy yet looks like it took all day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup cold 2% milk
2-1/2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center of mixture and color is amber brown. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until thickened, about 20 minutes., Place one cake layer on a serving platter; spread with 3/4 cup pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining pudding mixture over top and sides of cake. , If necessary, reheat pecan mixture over low heat to achieve a spreading consistency. Spoon pecan mixture around edge of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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The instructions were a bit confusing.


M Rayhan
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The cake was a bit dry.


Moni Unique
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Shahzad Shahzad
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My family loved this cake. It's a new favorite!


ron williams
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This cake is a winner!


Emaan Shabir
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I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Maryjane Frausto
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The cake was good, but it didn't live up to my expectations.


Skyla Smith
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I love this cake! It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Patel Vagmin
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, beautiful, and sure to impress your guests.


Gregory Malcolm
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, I found the frosting to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Haylie Williams
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I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but this one changed my mind. The caramel and butterscotch flavors really balance out the chocolate and make it irresistible.


may Bay fam love your self
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone loved.


Tasin YT
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is out of this world.


Menna Williams
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the caramel and butterscotch add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dominique Browne
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I'll definitely be making the frosting again, but I'll try a different cake recipe next time.


Manzoor Farid
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The cake was delicious, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Jerry Gentry Jr
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


Khokhar Baba
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the gooey caramel filling. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Ani Daniel
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This cake was a hit at my last party! The combination of chocolate, caramel, and butterscotch was divine. My friends couldn't get enough of it.