The Butterscotch Heaven Cake is an enchanting dessert that combines the nutty depth of brown butter with the sweet complexity of butterscotch. Its moist layers and creamy ganache are a testament to the luxurious and comforting flavors of butterscotch, perfect for those who crave a rich and satisfying cake.
For the Brown Butter:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
For the Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 93g cooled brown butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk
For the Butterscotch Ganache:
- 22 oz butterscotch chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Creating Your Butterscotch Cake:
- Brown the butter and cool it down.
- Mix dry ingredients; in a separate bowl, cream the brown butter with oil and sugar, then blend in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, adding milk.
- Bake the batter in prepared pans until set, then cool.
- For the ganache, melt butterscotch chips with hot cream, cool, then whip with butter.
- Layer the cakes with ganache, chill, then frost all over.
- Finish with a drizzle of ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
This Butterscotch Heaven Cake is a rich, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Share the delight of butterscotch with friends and family, and remember to bookmark our page for more recipes that bring a little slice of heaven into your home. Enjoy this delectable treat that's sure to become a new favorite!
