Description
This Butterscotch Crunch Cake is buttery, rich, and topped with a caramelized crunch! A perfect dessert for any occasion, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Batter:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120ml) butterscotch sauce
For the Butterscotch Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- ¼ cup (30g) crushed butterscotch candies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Butterscotch Drizzle:
- ½ cup (120ml) butterscotch sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and butterscotch sauce.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
2. Make the Butterscotch Crunch Topping
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, crushed butterscotch candies, and melted butter.
3. Assemble & Bake
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the butterscotch crunch topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare the Butterscotch Drizzle
- In a small saucepan, warm butterscotch sauce and heavy cream over low heat.
- Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
- Drizzle warm butterscotch sauce over the cooled cake.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
✔ Use room temperature ingredients – This ensures a smooth, even batter.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter – Mix just until combined for a tender cake.
✔ Let the cake cool slightly – This helps the flavors develop before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
