Butterscotch Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent butterscotch cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any celebration! This moist and tender cake is infused with the rich, buttery flavor of homemade butterscotch sauce, which is swirled into the batter for irresistible depth. Each layer is generously frosted with a velvety butterscotch buttercream, creating a luxurious balance of sweetness and creaminess in every bite. Topped with a drizzle of extra butterscotch sauce, this elegant creation is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With simple ingredients like brown sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla, and a preparation time of just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it chilled for the perfect slice of indulgence that will leave your guests wanting more! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or as a sweet treat to elevate any gathering, this butterscotch cake recipe is your go-to for dessert perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Butterscotch sauce
- 1 cup Butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Butterscotch sauce (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Gently fold in the butterscotch sauce until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and butterscotch sauce, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops with a knife if needed. Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then stack the second layer on top.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Drizzle extra butterscotch sauce over the top for decoration, if desired.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
