Description
A rich and moist butterscotch cake topped with creamy caramel frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8x8-inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add molasses and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan.
- For the Caramel Frosting:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring back to a boil.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then beat until thickened and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For a stronger caramel flavor, add an extra tablespoon of molasses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: butterscotch cake, caramel frosting, dessert recipe, homemade cake