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Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing

Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing That Melts in Your Mouth

This Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing is a wonderfully moist dessert that melts in your mouth and enhances any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar For lighter sweetness, use coconut sugar.
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter in a pinch, reduce additional salt.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature; flax eggs can be used for vegan.
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Can be replaced with caramel chips.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Baking soda can be used in half the amount.
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy milk works for lactose intolerance.
For the Caramel Icing
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Consider browning for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Essential for luscious icing.
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter version.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Gradually mix the dry mixture with the wet batter alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Once baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar to make the caramel icing.
  10. Add heavy cream to the mixture and boil gently until thickened.
  11. Pour the warm caramel icing over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing to retain lightness in the cake.

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