BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE

Butterscotch Cake image

I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. -Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2/3 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FILLING/TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 to 3 cups buttercream frosting

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips with 1/4 cup water at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in butterscotch mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until combined., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in evaporated milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chips and butter. Stir in pecans and coconut. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer and remaining filling. Frost sides with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.