Description
Creamy salted caramel butterscotch cake creates pure dessert magic with rich layers of indulgence. Sweet and salty notes dance together, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (330 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration Ingredients:
- ½ cup (85 grams) butterscotch chips, melted
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) salted caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by warming the oven to 350F (175C). Carefully coat three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Set the mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cake batter.
- Introduce eggs individually to the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition. Pour in vanilla extract and butterscotch sauce, mixing until the ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Pour in dry ingredients first and last, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth, consistent texture without overmixing.
- Distribute the cake batter evenly across the prepared pans, ensuring equal volume in each pan. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting, which will prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- Brown sugar adds deep caramel notes, creating a rich butterscotch flavor profile that enhances the overall sweetness.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg