Description
Salted caramel butterscotch cake whispers indulgent secrets of sweet and salty perfection. Rich layers of creamy butterscotch and golden caramel invite you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (about 313 grams)
- 1 cup whole milk (237 milliliters)
- ½ cup butterscotch sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar (about 360 grams)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30 milliliters)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Coat three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create a uniform dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Thoroughly whisk to eliminate any potential lumps and set aside.
- Transform butter and brown sugar into a creamy, aerated mixture using an electric mixer. Beat until the texture becomes light, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract and butterscotch sauce, mixing until harmoniously blended.
- Construct the cake batter by alternating dry ingredients and milk. Begin and conclude with dry ingredients, gently folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared cake pans, using a spatula to smooth the surface. Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely in pans. Once cooled, carefully remove from pans and prepare for frosting and final assembly.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create an evenly distributed, light cake crumb.
- Use high-quality butterscotch sauce for a more intense and authentic flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour, adjusting moisture accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg