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Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake

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This Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake combines the sweet flavor of butterscotch with pumpkin, resulting in a moist and chewy dessert perfect for fall gatherings.

  • Total Time: 44 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks total)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons plain pumpkin puree
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or regular vanilla extract)
  • 5 teaspoons milk
  • Dash of salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan.
  • Melt butterscotch chips and one stick of butter in a bowl in the microwave.
  • Mix in granulated sugar and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  • Add flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt without stirring.
  • Gently mix the flour with the wet ingredients until combined.
  • Spread batter in the pan and bake for 27-29 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Make frosting by beating softened butter, adding powdered sugar and vanilla, then adjusting with milk.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cake and add pumpkin pie spice if desired.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth batter.
Keep the oven door closed during baking for consistent heat.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 29 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 35