Best 10 Simple Yummy Butterscotch Cake Recipes

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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 BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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This Butterscotch Cake is a moist, from-scratch brown sugar cake topped with butterscotch buttercream made with melted butterscotch chips! The cake is covered in even more butterscotch chips!

Provided by Life, Love and Sugar

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
3.4 oz butterscotch instant pudding mix
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (337g) packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature
11 oz butterscotch chips, melted
6 1/4 cups (719g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120ml) milk or cream
12-14 oz butterscotch chips, for decorating

Steps:

  • Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). 2
  • . Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • . Add the butter, brown sugar and vegetable oil to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
  • . Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • . Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
  • . Add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look a little curdled, but that's ok. 7.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter. 8.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. 9.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely. 10
  • To make the butterscotch frosting, add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth. 11
  • Slowly add the melted butterscotch chips and mix until well combined. 12
  • Add about half of the powdered sugar, the salt and half of the milk or cream and mix until well combined. 13
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. 14
  • Add the remaining milk or cream as needed to get the right consistency of frosting. Set frosting aside. 15
  • To put the cake together, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes so that they're flat, if needed. The cakes should be pretty flat already. Place the first cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round. 16.
  • pread about 1 cup of frosting into an even layer on top of the cake. 17.
  • dd the second layer of cake on top of the frosting. 18.
  • dd another cup of frosting on top of the cake and spread into an even layer. 19.
  • op the cake with the remaining layer and frost the outside of the cake. Refer to my tutorial for frosting a smooth cake, if needed. 20.
  • ress butterscotch chips into the sides of the cake immediately after frosting it. 21.
  • se the remaining frosting to pipe shells around the border of the cake. 22.
  • tore cake in an airtight carrier. Cake is best when eaten within 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 806 calories, Sugar 99 g, Sodium 461.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 123.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, Cholesterol 132 mg

SIMPLE & YUMMY BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE



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My husband got this recipe from a co-worker and insisted I try it. Boy, am I glad I did! It's easy and tastes great... my favorite combination of recipe attributes!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 (15 3/4 ounce) can butterscotch pudding (Thank You brand was recommended)
1/2 cup brown sugar
11 ounces butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix together cake mix, eggs and pudding.
  • Pour batter into 9x13 greased pan and sprinkle with brown sugar and butterscotch chips.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 214.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 30.1, Protein 2.4

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 CAKE



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A very Yummy butterscotch flavour cake.

Provided by philw102

Time 1h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grease and line two 7inch sandwich tins.
  • Cream butter and sugar together, add egg yolks, syrup, vanilla and milk and beat well
  • Sieve dry ingredients together and stir into creamed mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold in.
  • Turn into prepared tins and bake at 190 C (gas 5)
  • For 20-25 mins.
  • When cool sandwich together with butter icing and sprinkle icing sugar on top.

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 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 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.

YUMMY BUTTERSCOTCH TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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Make a Lone Star treat with Yummy Butterscotch Texas Sheet Cake. This Texas sheet cake is made with white chocolate flavor pudding and butterscotch chips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 57m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3.3 oz.) JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
4 egg whites
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. (11 oz.) butterscotch chips, divided
1 cup COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix and next 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup butterscotch chips. Pour into 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 to 22 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 min.
  • Meanwhile, microwave COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until melted. Add remaining butterscotch chips. Let stand 1 min., then stir until mixture is blended.
  • Spread COOL WHIP mixture onto cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 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

Tips:

  • To ensure a moist and fluffy cake, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Do not overmix the batter or your cake will turn out tough.
  • Use a bundt pan or tube pan to get a cake with a beautiful shape.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
  • For a caramel glaze, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, and 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, fluffy, and has a delicious butterscotch flavor. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a butterscotch cake that will impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this butterscotch cake recipe a try.

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