Caramel Butterscotch Cake
Indulge in this decadent Caramel Butterscotch Cake with layers of moist vanilla cake, butterscotch chips, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. Perfect dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- spatula
- whisk
- 9-inch round cake pans
- oven
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce, for topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons 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.