Salted Caramel Butterscotch Cake
Indulge in the heavenly layers of Salted Caramel Butterscotch Cake, where rich butterscotch meets a delightful salted caramel drizzle. This decadent dessert offers a perfect balance of sweetness and salt, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Each slice is a celebration of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- For Salted Caramel Sauce: 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt until just combined.
- In a separate pan, melt brown sugar with heavy cream over medium heat until smooth; fold into the batter gently.
- Pour equal portions into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the salted caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar over medium heat until golden brown. Carefully stir in heavy cream and add flaky sea salt.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with butterscotch filling and drizzle generously with salted caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg