Butterscotch Pound Cake Recipe
The secret to a good butterscotch pound cake recipe is using room temperature ingredients so the batter blends smoothly. Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy to give the cake a soft texture. Add the eggs one at a time, then gently mix in the flour without overworking the batter.
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9 × 5-Inch Bundt Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226 g butter, softened
- 1 cup 220 g packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs 200 g, at room temperature
- 2 cups 240 g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup 120 g sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons 10 ml vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon 4 g baking powder
- ½ teaspoon 3 g salt
- ½ cup 85 g butterscotch chips
- 1 package 8 oz / 227 g cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups 165 g chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9 × 5 inch Bundt pan, then dust it lightly with flour to keep the cake from sticking.
Step 2
- Place the softened butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 3
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until everything blends together smoothly.
Step 4
- In another bowl, mix the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk. This helps spread the baking powder evenly through the flour.
Step 5
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix on low speed until the ingredients come together, but avoid over mixing.
Step 6
- Add the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans. Gently fold them into the batter with a spatula until they are evenly distributed.
Step 7
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 60–75 minutes, checking the center with a toothpick. The cake is ready when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 8
- Leave the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully turn it onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely before cutting into slices.