Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Zesty Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake—a delightful combination of moist pumpkin and sweet butterscotch flavors that will elevate your dessert table. Each slice is infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting treat perfect for any gathering. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this cake transforms ordinary moments into memorable celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips gently before pouring the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg