Butterscotch Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This butterscotch marble cake has become my go to dessert whenever I need something impressive but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for those afternoons when unexpected guests arrive. What I love most is how simple it is to make, with ingredients you probably already have sitting in your pantry. The eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied longer, and honestly, the swirls of butterscotch running through each slice make it feel so much fancier than the minimal effort required. This cake proves you don't need complicated techniques or expensive ingredients to create something truly delicious.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 3eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 120 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 120 mlmilk
- 120 mlunsalted milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 20cm round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- 6
Divide the batter in half. Add the butterscotch syrup to one half and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a marbled design.
- 7
Pour the butterscotch mixture into the prepared cake pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 8
Pour the remaining batter over the butterscotch mixture.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a swirled design.
- 9
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
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