Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Zesty Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake. This delightful dessert features a moist pumpkin base enhanced by the rich sweetness of butterscotch chips, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Ideal for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Top it off with creamy frosting, and prepare for compliments from family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree with melted butter. Add eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in half of the butterscotch chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing and optionally drizzle with butterscotch sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg