Best 10 Easy Butterscotch Pound Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dessert that is both easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than our ultimate guide to baking the perfect Easy Butterscotch Pound Cake. This classic treat is a crowd-pleaser, whether it's for a special occasion or a cozy get-together with loved ones. We'll take you through a step-by-step process, ensuring you create a moist, flavorful, and irresistible pound cake infused with the rich, velvety goodness of butterscotch. From gathering the right ingredients to mastering the art of combining them effortlessly, our comprehensive guide will empower you to bake a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 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.

ULTIMATE BUTTER POUND CAKE



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This is a moist, rich, dense vanilla pound cake that looks beautiful and tastes heavenly. My family requests it often. The ingredients are simple and basic, and making it is a snap. It really is the ultimate served with strawberries and whipped cream!

Provided by LisaK

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over 2 sides.
  • Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in flour. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Lift cake out of the loaf pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Place on a wire rack and cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 30.4 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 SWIRL CAKE



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I was tickled when my swirled dessert took first place and best of division at the Los Angeles County Fair. People hovered over it, commenting on how pretty it looked. I was basking in all the attention. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Cntry, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
3/4 cup butterscotch ice cream topping
BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 5 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer 2 cups of batter to another large bowl; beat in pudding mix, butterscotch topping and remaining egg until well blended. Pour half of the plain batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with half of the butterscotch batter; cut through with a knife to swirl. Repeat layers and swirl., Bake 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cake; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH POUND CAKE



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

Provided by susan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons instant coffee
1/4 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Melt together in top of a double boiler the morsels, instant coffee, and water.
  • Cream together butter and sugar; blend into the butterscotch mixture.
  • Add flour alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Turn into a well-greased and floured Bundt pan or a tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

BUTTERSCOTCH POUND CAKE



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I used a doctored cake mix recipe and added butterscotch pudding as an experiment. Turned out yummy!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 ounces yellow cake mix
3 ounces instant butterscotch pudding mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place cake mix in a large bowl.
  • Add butterscotch pudding mix.
  • Add 4 eggs, oil and water.
  • Mix with beaters until smooth.
  • Pour into a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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.

EASY BUTTERSCOTCH POUND CAKE



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Teri's mention that this is the first cake her daughter ever made inspired me to get my grandson, Connor, involved! He and I have cooked together since he could walk and it's a really precious time for us. We had a ton of fun preparing this recipe together, and the finished cake was a big hit with the entire Kitchen Crew!

Provided by Teri Dunaway @typistma

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package(s) yellow cake mix (straight from the box)
1 cup(s) sour cream
1 small instant vanilla pudding mix (straight from the box)
1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
4 - eggs
1 package(s) butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine 1st 5 ingredients. Mix well for 4 minutes.
  • Gently stir in butterscotch chips.
  • Pour into well-greased and floured Bundt pan and bake.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour (generally takes the full time)

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more easily and bake more 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.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients gradually. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake, or the cake will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pound cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this butterscotch pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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