Easy Butterscotch Cake
A delightful dessert that combines the rich, sweet flavor of butterscotch with a moist and tender cake texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is at room temperature.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs Room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream Room temperature.
- 1 cup butterscotch chips Fold in gently.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips gently, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
To enhance the flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. For a lighter version, replace half of the butter with applesauce. Serve with toppings like butterscotch frosting or vanilla ice cream.