Description
A rich and decadent Caramel Butterscotch Cake that is perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sauce)
- Pinch of salt (for sauce)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- ½ cup butterscotch caramel sauce (from above)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide evenly between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat for the butterscotch caramel sauce.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling.
- Slowly add heavy cream (careful—it may bubble up).
- Stir until smooth, then add vanilla and salt. Cool completely before using.
- Beat butter until creamy for the frosting.
- Add cooled butterscotch sauce and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add heavy cream as needed for a smooth, pipeable texture.
- Place one cake layer on a plate and spread frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Drizzle extra butterscotch caramel around the edges for that glossy drip effect.
- Pipe rosettes on top and optionally sprinkle with a touch of sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just frost it before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg