Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Frosting – A Dreamy, Decadent Dessert! 🍰🍯


 

Rich, buttery, and dripping with luscious caramel frosting, this Butterscotch Cake is a showstopping dessert that tastes like pure nostalgia. Every bite is a perfect balance of deep butterscotch flavor, moist cake, and silky caramel frosting—ideal for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you crave something indulgent and unforgettable!

This recipe is easy to make from scratch, yet tastes like it came from a fancy bakery. Plus, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—prepare for recipe requests!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ultra-moist & tender crumb – No dry cake here!
✅ Homemade caramel frosting – So much better than store-bought.
✅ Perfect for special occasions – Looks stunning but simple to make.
✅ Butterscotch lover’s dream – Packed with deep, caramelized flavor.

Ingredients

For the Butterscotch Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

For the Caramel Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • ¼ cup whole milk

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish

  • Butterscotch chips

  • Caramel drizzle

  • Sea salt flakes

Step-by-Step Instructions



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