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Easy Caramel Butterscotch Cake

Caramel Butterscotch Cake

A decadent, moist cake loaded with butterscotch chips and topped with a whipped cream filling and a rich caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Topping and Filling

  • 1 cup caramel sauce for topping
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Beat in 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Fold in 1 cup butterscotch chips gently with a spatula until evenly distributed, then divide the batter equally between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, then cool the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before turning them out to cool completely.
  • Whip 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, then spread between the cooled cake layers.
  • Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce generously over the top of the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a decorative finish.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
Keyword butterscotch, cake, caramel