Best 13 Butterscotch Snack Cake Recipes

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In pursuit of the ultimate treat for your sweet cravings, look no further than the classic comfort food, butterscotch snack cake. This timeless dessert combines rich butterscotch flavor with a moist and tender crumb, making it a perfect companion for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a gathering, seeking a delectable after-dinner treat, or craving a sweet indulgence, this article will guide you through the steps to create a truly unforgettable butterscotch snack cake.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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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

2/3 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FILLING/TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 to 3 cups buttercream frosting

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.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING CAKE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1 box (3.4-ounce) instant butterscotch pudding and pie filling mix, Jell-O
1 box (18.25-ounce) German chocolate cake mix, Betty Crocker
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, Nestle
1/4 cup shredded carrot
Vanilla ice cream, Haagen-Dazs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 3 minutes until thick.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl; beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in butterscotch chips and carrot. Pour batter into prepared dish. Pour pudding over batter; spread evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

BUTTERSCOTCH POUND CAKE



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Very rich buttery cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake will melt in your mouth! Great with coffee.

Provided by terilk1

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter
¼ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt ®).
  • Mix pecans, butterscotch chips, and 2 tablespoons flour in a bowl until coated.
  • Beat sugar, cream cheese, butter, shortening, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Alternate mixing 1 egg and 1/2 cup of remaining flour at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to form a smooth batter. Fold in coated butterscotch chips and pecans to incorporate. Pour batter into tube pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 161 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING LAYER CAKE



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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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ butterscotch-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix (dry)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 1/3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup coarsely crushed mini pretzel twists
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

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 CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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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

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 CAKE ( THE BEST YOU'LL EVER MAKE)



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I got this recipe from a close friend. It's simple to make and tastes delicious. I have tried several other recipes, but this seems to be the easiest to make and still the best tasting. I suggest serving it with a cinnamon icing and some chocolate sauce drizzled over top of the cake.

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (super moist white also will work)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup coffee, cooled
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup butterscotch sundae sauce
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Pour into a greased and floured bunch pan.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4092.3, Fat 187.6, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 756.7, Sodium 4506.2, Carbohydrate 563.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 222.8, Protein 51.6

BUTTERSCOTCH SNACK CAKE



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Handy pantry ingredients , including cake and pudding mixes, are the key to this moist, golden cake from Joanie Ward of Brownsburg, Indiana. It has a chewy, nutty topping and big butterscotch flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine pudding mix and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in dry cake mix. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH SNACK CAKE



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This is a great, super simple, recipe from my friend Kristen. I make it often for BBQ's. It always is gone!

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk
3 1/2 ounces butterscotch pudding mix, cook and serve type
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
12 ounces butterscotch chips
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the milk and the butterscotch pudding mix to a boil over medium heat. Stir often so it doesn't scorch. Remove from heat and stir in the cake mix.
  • Pour the cake mix into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the cake with the butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely and cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 194.7, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 22.6, Protein 2.7

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake; 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 large eggs
Nonstick baking spray
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (sift before measuring)
2 teaspoons baking powder
Salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk, at room temperature
3/4 cup safflower oil or canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-n-half or whole milk
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter (5 sticks), at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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 ANGEL CAKE



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"I found a recipe similar to this in a cookbook and make up my own variation," notes Karen Grant of Tulare, California. She adds, "My husband always chuckles at me, because I seldom make a recipe as it is called for-I always think I have a better tasting way!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices angel food cake
3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
8 scoops butter brickle or butter pecan ice cream
Butterscotch ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Place cake slices on a greased baking sheet. Brush with 6 tablespoons butter; press 1 tablespoon brown sugar onto each slice. Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. , Turn slices over; brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve with ice cream; drizzle with butterscotch topping.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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Make and share this Crunchy Butterscotch Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box butterscotch pudding
2 cups milk
1 cup peanut brittle (crushed)

Steps:

  • By package directions, bake cake in a 13x9x2-inch pan.
  • Cool.
  • Make pudding by package directions.
  • Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with peanut brittle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 325.1, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 19, Protein 4.8

BUTTERSCOTCH CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (16 ounce) jar butterscotch topping
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 (2.16 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy

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 LUNCH BOX CAKE



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This recipe has been passed around often at the school where I work as a special education aide. It's easy and turns out moist and delicious.-Sandy Gwinn, Grassy Meadows, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups whole milk
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cake mix (batter will be lumpy)., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips for Making Butterscotch Snack Cake:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: For the best flavor, use the best ingredients you can find. This includes using real butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, rich butterscotch flavor, and decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just to enjoy as a snack, this butterscotch snack cake is sure to please everyone.

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