Mardi Gras Cake

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

Celebrate vibrant flavors with this Mardi Gras Cake, featuring rich butterscotch morsels and a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for festive gatherings, it combines sweet, buttery, and slightly salty notes, appealing to both dessert lovers and those seeking a colorful, indulgent treat for special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butterscotch morsels
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Melt the butterscotch morsels in water.
  2. Sift together the flour, salt, soda, and baking powder.
  3. Cream the sugar, shortening, and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk and melted morsels, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 67.8g 25% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12538.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 330.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1593.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

* % 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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