
Butterscotch Cobbler
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My butterscotch cobbler is one of those wonderful desserts that comes together faster than you'd expect, ready in just an hour from start to finish. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, using everyday ingredients you probably have on hand, which means you can whip it up without a special trip to the store. Brown sugar, one of the stars here, contains molasses that gives you trace minerals like potassium and calcium alongside that irresistible caramel flavor. Whether you're baking for a weeknight treat or impressing guests at dinner, this warm, gooey cobbler with its buttery topping and rich butterscotch sauce delivers pure comfort in every spoonful.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 250 gbrown sugar
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 mlbutterscotch sauce
- 50 mlheavy cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection setting if available.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to break up any egg solids.
- 5
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Pour butterscotch sauce into the bottom of a 20cm (8-inch) square baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 7
Pour the biscuit mixture over the butterscotch sauce.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the biscuit crust is golden brown.
Tip: Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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