Butterscotch Party Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich and indulgent butterscotch cake featuring creamy butterscotch flavor, perfect for parties and celebrations, appealing to those who love sweet, caramel-like desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butterscotch pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Heat and stir butterscotch pieces with water until the pieces melt; then cool.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the cooled butterscotch mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition.
  7. Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch by 1 1/2-inch layer cake pans.
  8. Bake in a 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes; then cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

602 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 70.6g 26% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 18.1g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19301.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 280.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1581.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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