Butterscotch Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Moist and indulgent butterscotch cake, topped with a creamy butterscotch frosting, perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 300granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 200butterscotch chips
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 3 gbaking soda
- 6 gsalt
- 100brown sugar
- 50 mLheavy cream
- 100confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pans thoroughly for easy cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients helps ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: This step is crucial for the cake's texture and flavor.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overbeat the eggs, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 5
Melt the butterscotch chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until the chips are fully melted and smooth.
- 6
Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: This step helps maintain the cake's moisture and structure.
- 7
Pour the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Make sure to fill the pans to the top to prevent uneven baking.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the pans halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This step helps prevent the cakes from breaking or becoming soggy.
- 10
For the frosting, beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Adjust the frosting consistency as needed by adding more cream or confectioners' sugar.
- 11
Add the unsalted butter to the frosting and beat until fully incorporated.
Tip: Make sure the butter is fully incorporated to prevent a grainy frosting.
- 12
Melt the butterscotch chips in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Stir until the chips are fully melted and smooth.
- 13
Fold the melted butterscotch chips into the frosting until fully incorporated.
Tip: This step helps create a smooth and creamy frosting.
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