Butterscotch Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Celebration Cake is a rich layer cake studded with butterscotch chips and finished with a creamy frosting. Made with butter, eggs, and brown sugar, it combines the warmth of butterscotch flavour throughout. The cake takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to bake, making it suitable for special occasions when time is limited. This cake suits anyone looking to impress guests with a decadent, flavourful dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 200 gbutterscotch chips
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 3 gbaking soda
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 50 mLheavy cream
- 100 gconfectioners' 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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