Description
Making apple butterscotch cake gives you a tender crumb packed with juicy apple pieces and that rich butterscotch sweetness that makes everyone at your table happy. The combination of cinnamon-spiced apples layered with buttery butterscotch creates something simple but satisfying that keeps you coming back for another slice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Mix-ins and Toppings:
- 1 cup apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- glaze (optional)
- ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan so your cake releases cleanly.
- Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- Add your 2 large eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract into your creamed mixture.
- Add about one-third of your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then pour in half of 1/2 cup buttermilk and mix gently.
- Add another third of your dry mixture, then the remaining buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the final third of your dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
- Gently fold 1 cup peeled and chopped apples and 1 cup butterscotch chips into your batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let your cake cool completely before serving, and add optional glaze if you prefer.
- Serve each slice with a scoop of ice cream on the side.
Notes
- Keep your apples from browning by tossing the chopped pieces in a bit of lemon juice right before folding them into the batter.
- Don’t overmix once you combine the dry and wet ingredients, as this develops gluten and makes your cake tough instead of tender.
- Toss the butterscotch chips in a tablespoon of flour before folding them in so they stay distributed evenly rather than sinking to the bottom.
- If your apples are very juicy, pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the cake dense.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg