INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butterscotch chips (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for garnish)
Recipe
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- - Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients
- - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
- - In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Step 4: Add Butterscotch Sauce
- - Fold in the butterscotch sauce and mix until combined.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake
- - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- - Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 6: Prepare the Whipped Cream
- - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Step 7: Assemble the Cake
- - Once the cakes are completely cool, slice them in half horizontally to create four layers.
- - Place the first layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- - Drizzle some butterscotch sauce over the whipped cream, then add the next layer.
- - Repeat the process for the remaining layers.
- Step 8: Final Decoration
- - Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- - Garnish with butterscotch chips and chopped walnuts on top for added texture and flavor.
- Step 9: Serve
- - Slice and serve this indulgent Butterscotch Cake to your guests.
- - Enjoy the rich and sweet flavor of this delightful dessert!