Welcome to the world of sweet and decadent flavors, where layers of rich butterscotch and fluffy cake come together to create a culinary masterpiece – the Butterscotch Layer Cake! This classic dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will take you through the steps of creating the perfect Butterscotch Layer Cake that will impress your friends and family. Get ready to indulge in a heavenly experience as we explore the essential tips, tricks, and of course, the mouthwatering recipe for this iconic cake.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE
I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. -Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips with 1/4 cup water at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in butterscotch mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until combined., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in evaporated milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chips and butter. Stir in pecans and coconut. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer and remaining filling. Frost sides with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
***** HEAVENLY BUTTERSCOTCH LAYER CAKE *****
Make and share this ***** Heavenly Butterscotch Layer Cake ***** recipe from Food.com.
Provided by comfort_food_rocks
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 generous slices
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat the oven to 190C, and then start the icing.
- dissolve the sugar in water over a low heat, without stirring at all or the sugar will crystallise.
- when the sugar seems dissolved, increase the heat and boil until it turns a dark golden colour, this will take around 10-15 minutes.
- dont worry if it seems a little burnt, it will taste fine.
- take the pan off the heat and whisk in the double cream, slowly. dont worry if it looks a little lumpy, it will be fine soon enough.
- when all cream has been added, but the pan on the heat again, whisk until all is combined.
- cool the caramel and put it in the fridge until you need it.
- to make the two cake layers, but all ingredients excluding the double cream into a food processor and mix until smooth.
- scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl, and then process it again, adding a few tablespoons of cream.
- if it is runny, stop processing, if not, add a bit more cream and process until it is smooth.
- but the batter in two round sandwich tins (approx 21 cm in diameter is ideal) and bake for 25 minutes or until the cakes are coming away from the sides of the pan or until a knife comes out clean.
- leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then put on a rack until completely cool.
- put the caramel that tou have cooled doen in the fridge into alarge mixing bowl unti lyou reach the250 ml mark. leave the rest for drizzling over the cake later.
- beat the cream cheese unti lsmooth, then add the 250ml caraml , beat again until al lis smooth.
- put one cake on a plate, spread half the creamy caramel over the top, then put the other cake on top. ice the other cake with the remaining icing, then drizzle over the top the reserved caramel.
- enjoy your cake!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.2, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 34.5, Cholesterol 270, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 65.4, Protein 11.5
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake; 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the cake: Separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in a medium bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line the bottom of 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
- Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the brown sugar. If there are any large clumps of brown sugar, break them up with a spoon. Stir, then set aside.
- Whip the egg whites to soft peaks with an electric mixer. With the mixer running, slowly add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks, half-and-half, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter a third at a time. Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the frosting: Place 4 tablespoons of water in a small bowl or ramekin. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the top, making sure the gelatin is moistened. Let stand 5 minutes to bloom.
- In the meantime, place the brown sugar, half-n-half, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Stir. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the butter in a standing mixer until fluffy. Add the cooled gelatin mixture. Whip until thickened to a creamy frosting. This will look like a curdled hot mess but keep whipping and in 10 to 15 minutes it will become a beautiful buttercream. Mix in the vanilla.
- For the butterscotch sauce:
- Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low to medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. Whisk until incorporated. Return the pan to low heat and cook for 10 minutes without stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Stir. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Fill and frost the cooled cakes, drizzling the butterscotch sauce between the cake layers and on top of the frosting, and on top of cake.
BUTTERSCOTCH LAYER CAKE
I really love layer cakes and especially ones that look a little rustic and simple. This is a super simple cake for when you want something special to serve for dessert but don't want to be too fussy.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease 2 8" round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Icing (do this first as it will need time to cool): Dissolve the sugar in the water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, do not stir When the sugar seems dissolved, turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil Boil until it turns a nice dark golden brown color, remove from heat and add the cream It will get lumpy!
- Don't worry, whisk as much of the lumps out as you can and then return to medium heat and whisk out the remaining lumps When it is smooth, remove from heat until it is cooled, I just set the whole thing in the refrigerator until I need it again.
- Cake: Cream the butter and sugars with an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time until combined.
- Add the cake flour and the baking soda and mix until combined.
- Add the cream 1 Tbls at a time until combined.
- Divide the batter between the 2 prepared cakepans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake starts pulling away from the sides and a cake tester comes out clean Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from the pans and cool completely Assembly: Take the cream cheese and beat until smooth and fluffy, add 1 cup of the caramel mixture and beat until combined Place 1 cake layer on a plate, using a spatula, spread half of the icing mixture on top of the first layer Place the 2nd layer on top and top with the remaining icing.
- Take the remaining caramel mixture and drizzle it over the top of the cake, letting it run down the sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.9, Fat 62, SaturatedFat 38.1, Cholesterol 290.4, Sodium 385.8, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 49.5, Protein 10.7
BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING
I love the icing even more than the cake itself, and I think next time I will try it with a standard butter cake. Caramel icing is a wonderful treat and another one of those old things that fell out of favor but now is making a comeback.
Provided by Topher Zenishek
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
- Combine brown sugar and butter for cake in a bowl; cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, then add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed just until they are mixed in.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter on low speed until well mixed, scraping down the bowl by hand as needed. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- While cake cools, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, milk, and flour for icing in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract. Cool the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is still warm (but not hot) and has thickened enough to spread.
- Spread icing over the cake, moving fairly quickly because it will set as it cools. It will be a thin coating, not a thick layer. Let set completely before cutting into the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 63.9 g
BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING LAYER CAKE
If you love butterscotch, you're going to want a slice (or two!) of this incredible pudding layer cake. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, this cake's three layers are given extra flavor with milk, melted butter and butterscotch pudding mix. The layers are separated by a from-scratch butterscotch-dark chocolate buttercream frosting that's then used to frost the entirety of the cake. Crushed pretzels are used to decorate the sides of the cake, while caramel is poured on top to double down on the butterscotch flavor. The caramel is then sprinkled with sea salt for a sweet-and-salty combination that's undeniably delicious.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups batter in each pan. Spread evenly.
- Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips uncovered on High 60 seconds; stir halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chips can be stirred smooth; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups softened butter and melted chips with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with third cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Press crushed pretzels along bottom edge of cake. Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, carefully pour and spread caramel sauce over top of cake, allowing some to drip down sides; sprinkle sea salt on top. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 67 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
BUTTERSCOTCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
A chocolate cake with butterscotch and whipped topping. It is easy and 'to die for' Plan ahead as it needs to chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Provided by June
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 9x13 inch pan. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 12 holes in warm cake.
- Pour butterscotch topping over cake. Allow to cool completely. Spread with whipped topping, sprinkle with candy bars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
BUTTERSCOTCH-PECAN CAKE
This statuesque cake hides a sweet secret underneath its pecan sheath: brown-butter frosting and butterscotch-soaked layers spiked with rum, both of which make familiar flavors seem sophisticated.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the cakes: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat three 8-by-2-inch round cake pans with cooking spray, line with parchment, and coat parchment. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla and rum. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with buttermilk. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat for 2 minutes. Divide batter among pans.
- Bake cakes until golden brown and testers inserted in centers come out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks, and let cool slightly. Invert cakes onto racks. Let cool.
- Make the frosting: Melt 1 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add brown sugar, cream, and salt, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer to a mixer bowl, and let cool.
- With machine running, add remaining butter, a few pieces at a time, and beat on low until incorporated. Raise speed to medium, and beat for 2 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar on medium-high until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add brown-butter mixture to cream cheese, and beat until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours (or overnight, beating on low speed before using).
- Make the butterscotch sauce: Mix sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in cream. Return to heat, and cook for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- To assemble the cake: Trim tops of 2 cake layers and top and bottom of third (this will be the middle) to create flat exposed surfaces. Brush 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce on cut sides. Let cool. Spread 1 cup frosting on 1 layer, then place middle layer on top, sauce side down. Spread 1 cup frosting on middle layer, then place third layer on top, sauce side down. Spread 1 cup frosting on top and sides. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Using an offset spatula, spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Press chopped pecans on sides, and garnish top with halves. Transfer cake to a serving plate or cake stand. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours (or up to 2 days, covered).
BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS LAYERED DESSERT
Four easy layers come together for a fantastic treat that's perfect for cooling down summer nights. Take this to a gathering, and we bet you'll bring home an empty dish! -Janice Vernon, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, half of the sugar substitute and butter. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk and remaining sugar substitute until smooth. Spread over crust., In another bowl, whisk remaining milk with the pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Combine whipped topping and extract; spread over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gradually. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Butterscotch layer cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. With its rich, buttery flavor and creamy frosting, it's the perfect cake for any occasion. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to give you a delicious and beautiful cake that you'll be proud to serve.
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