Butterscotch Layer Cake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8
🍴 Yield: 1 cake
Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this Butterscotch Layer Cake, perfect for any occasion where you desire a touch of sweetness without the fussiness. With its rustic charm and luscious layers, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for something special.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 7 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Icing:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
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Making the Butterscotch: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, dissolve the sugar in water without stirring. Once dissolved, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil until it achieves a dark golden brown color. Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture may become lumpy; whisk out as much as possible. Return to medium heat, whisk until smooth, then cool, preferably in the refrigerator.
Cake:
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Creaming the Ingredients: With an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporating Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully combined before adding the next.
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Adding Dry Ingredients: Gradually add cake flour and baking soda to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
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Integrating Cream: Slowly add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until well combined.
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Baking: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides and a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing and cooling completely.
Assembly:
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Preparing the Icing: Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, then add 1 cup of the prepared butterscotch mixture, beating until well combined.
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Layering the Cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spreading half of the icing mixture evenly over the top. Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining icing on top.
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Finishing Touches: Drizzle the remaining butterscotch mixture over the top of the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides for a decadent finish.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 875.9
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 38.1g
- Cholesterol: 290.4mg
- Sodium: 385.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 72.2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 49.5g
- Protein: 10.7g
Keywords
Cheese, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Enjoy the simplicity and richness of this Butterscotch Layer Cake, perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with ease.
