Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Butterscotch Sauce:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– Pinch of salt
For the Butterscotch Frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
– 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce (from above)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add vanilla extract and mix.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake the Cake:
– Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Butterscotch Sauce:
– In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
– Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
– Remove from heat and let the butterscotch sauce cool.
5. Prepare the Butterscotch Frosting:
– In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
– Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
– Mix in 1/2 cup of the cooled butterscotch sauce and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
6. Assemble the Cake:
– Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of butterscotch frosting over the top.
– Drizzle some butterscotch sauce over the frosting.
– Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining butterscotch frosting.
– Drizzle more butterscotch sauce on top for decoration.
7. Serve and Enjoy:
– Slice the butterscotch cake and serve. Enjoy the rich and indulgent flavors!
This homemade butterscotch cake is sure to be a hit for any occasion!