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🍰 Toffee Butterscotch Cake Recipe 🍬

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This Toffee Butterscotch Cake is rich, buttery, and packed with delicious flavors from butterscotch chips and crunchy toffee bits. It’s a decadent dessert perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a sweet indulgence!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed 🍬
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 4 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 🥛
  • 1/2 cup sour cream 🥛
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips 🍫
  • 1 cup toffee bits 🍬

For the Butterscotch Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed 🍬
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 🥛
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 🍬

Optional Garnish:

  • Extra toffee bits for sprinkling 🍬
  • Butterscotch drizzle 🍫

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Prepare the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  1. Cream the butter and sugars:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  1. Add eggs and vanilla:
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  1. Mix in the buttermilk and sour cream:
  • Gradually add the buttermilk and sour cream, mixing until smooth and combined.
  1. Add dry ingredients:
  • Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  1. Fold in butterscotch chips and toffee bits:
  • Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and toffee bits.

3. Bake the Cake:

  1. Divide and bake:
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  1. Cool the cakes:
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Make the Butterscotch Frosting:

  1. Cook the frosting base:
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cream, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  1. Cool and add vanilla:
  • Let the butterscotch mixture cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  1. Whisk in powdered sugar:
  • Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. If it’s too thick, you can add a little more cream.

5. Assemble the Cake:

  1. Frost the cake:
  • Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  1. Garnish:
  • Sprinkle extra toffee bits on top and drizzle with butterscotch if desired.

6. Serve:

  1. Slice and enjoy:
  • Slice the cake and enjoy its rich, buttery flavors. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 10-12 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 500-550 kcal per slice

This Toffee Butterscotch Cake is a delightful combination of sweet butterscotch, crunchy toffee, and a soft, moist cake. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth! 🍰🍬