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Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing

Decadent Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing You’ll Love

This Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing is an easy, indulgent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or Cake Flour for lighter texture
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 4 Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • Butterscotch Flavoring for richer flavor
For the Caramel Icing
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar dark brown preferred
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Cake Pans
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans with baking spray.
  2. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and butterscotch flavoring until combined.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with whole milk until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the caramel icing by combining brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan; boil and simmer until thickened.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the caramel icing over the cake and let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Measure flour correctly to prevent a heavy cake. Cool completely before frosting.

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