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Best Butterscotch Cake

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Indulge in the delightful Best Butterscotch Cake, a moist layer cake that is perfect for any celebration. With its rich layers of brown sugar cake and luscious butterscotch buttercream, this dessert promises an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Each bite reveals a tender crumb, enhanced by homemade butterscotch sauce that elevates this classic treat to new heights. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Follow our simple recipe for a delightful baking experience that is as rewarding as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 150 g Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 115 g Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 1/3 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 350 g Butter (soften)
  • 4 1/2 cups Powder sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Butterscotch sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Cream softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Incorporate vinegar, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For the buttercream, beat together softened butter with brown sugar until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar followed by heavy cream until fluffy.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering with buttercream between the cooled cake layers and covering the entire cake with remaining frosting.

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