Butterscotch cake
Valentines Desserts for two
A butterscotch cake makes the perfect valentine's day dessert for two. Rich and buttery with the flavor of butterscotch from the dark brown sugar and fresh cream. The best part it takes just 5 minutes to prep and 18 minutes bake.
One of my absolute favorite flavors is Butterscotch. You probably already know that because I have shared a few good butterscotch recipes already - Homemade Butterscotch Sauce, Butterscotch buttercream, Butterscotch Cupcakes as well as my butterscotch cake
About this butterscotch cake
Muscovado sugar, butter, and cream when combined give us that butterscotch flavor. The molasses from the sugar has a unique flavor that's not to be missed.
The recipe is a small batch for just two but you can certainly double this recipe. If you need to make many servings then I recommend using my butterscotch layer cake recipe instead.
Useful Tips and Tools
- You will need a small mixing bowl - no need for a stand mixer as the quantity is small.
- It's best to use a silicone spatula and a whisk to combine all the ingredients together.
- I use two 6 oz ramekins but you can also bake it in a large 10 oz ramekin
- Place the ramekins on a baking tray for easy cleanup, just in case you have some spillover.
Let's talk ingredients and Substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Muscovado Sugar - You want to use a good quality muscovado sugar not just any brown sugar. The depth of flavor and intense flavor from the muscovado is what gives this cake that flavor and aroma of butterscotch!!
- Egg - I have always made this rich and flavorful. If you need to make this eggless you can substitute 2 tbsp yogurt instead of the egg.
- Unsalted Butter - I always use soft unsalted butter so it's easy to cream with the sugar. You can use salted too just omit salt in the recipe.
- Fresh Cream - this adds a nice richness to the cake. If you don't have cream, use milk or yogurt but not sour cream.
How to Make Valentine Butterscotch Cake for Two (Save/Pin)
- Preheat the oven at 160 C / 325 F
- Grease and dust two 8 oz ramekins for baking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt - Set aside
- Cream butter and sugar lightly
- Add the egg
- Whisk until sugar is almost dissolved.
- Then add the whipping cream and vanilla
- Finally, add the flour mixture.
- Mix to a smooth batter.
- Divide batter between the two ramekins
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 18 to 20 mins until a skewer inserted in the center comes clean
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- This cake is delicious on its own but a dollop of ice cream or butterscotch on the side would work wonderfully too.
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Description
A butterscotch cake makes the perfect valentine’s day dessert for two. Rich and buttery with the flavor of butterscotch from the dark brown sugar.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 2 servings
Ingredients
- 60 grams (4.00 tbsp) Unsalted butter
- 60 grams (4.00 tbsp) Mascovado sugar
- 1 Egg
- 75 grams (5.00 tbsp) All purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp whipping cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 160 C / 325 F
- Grease and dust two 8 oz ramekins for baking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – Set aside
- Cream butter and sugar lightly
- Add the egg
- Whisk until sugar is almost dissolved.
- Then add the whipping cream and vanilla
- Finally, add the flour mixture.
- Mix to a smooth batter.
- Divide batter between the two ramekins
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 18 to 20 mins until a skewer inserted in the center comes clean
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- This cake is delicious on its own but a dollop of ice cream or butterscotch on the side would work wonderfully too.
Equipment
Nutrition Information
Serving: 144gramsCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 41.8gProtein: 6.9gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you
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Nguher
Pls can this recipe be tripled ? etc
Veena Azmanov
Hey Nguher - I do have a larger cake - see here Butterscotch cake with Butterscotch Swiss Meringue Buttercream. I hope that works for you. If you still want to use this recipe Just change the number of servings below in the recipe card and it will calculate the recipe for you. Thanks. Let me know how it was.
Paula Montenegro
I love this simple cake! Such a great flavor with muscovado sugar, which is unlike any other IMO. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much, Paula. So happy you enjoyed it.
Katie
Love how delicious and convenient this is!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Katie
Cate
Butterscotch is my very favorite sauce! But I've never had it in a cake, sounds amazing! Saving to make later!!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Cate. You must try this
Michelle
Butterscotch is my favorite! Love these for Valentine's day, but we'll definitely be making these all the time. Yum
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Michelle.
Dannii
This is totally my kind of dessert. Like you say - perfect for Valentine's Day.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Dannii.
Denise Wright
I love that you can make this in the microwave! They look so delicious (just like all your creating!)
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Denise. I love a quick microwave cake too!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
What a great way to make dessert without a lot of leftover. However, since hubby is a dessert nut....I would have to make extra just to have leftovers LOL!!!
Veena Azmanov
So true Gloria. This is a great way to make dessert without any left overs. This is not small portions so I highly recommend you try first before you make extra.. I love butterscotch too!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
I simply love the idea of having a dessert with no leftovers. One of the reasons I don't make desserts is because I don't want even a crumb around -- I'll eat it. And the best part of this dessert is butterscotch is one of Hubby's favorites. I'll have to make this soon.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Marisa. You and honey will love this recipe. I know how you always complain about too much left over when cooking for two. Try this he will love it.
Maria Cruz
Hi follow you for long time and this looks delicious! Want to say thank you because you take the time to show the recipes in grams and oz , it's so frustrating when they only one way and I can make them!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much Maria for being a long time follower..!! I am so happy to hear that my measurements are helpful.
Lisa
Wowza! This butterscotch cake looks and sounds amazing. Butterscotch is under-used in my estimation. Lovely recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Lisa. I have the same feeling. I think often people combine caramel and butterscotch as one and the same Thanks
Lisa Huff
Love that this makes only 2 because I'd otherwise EAT the entire cake!
Veena Azmanov
I know exactly what you mean. I am always afraid of eating too much cake.
Diana
Love how the same recipe can be baked in the microwave if you're in a rush. It sounds so delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Diana. Also it's such a small quantity that it can be a pain to make a big oven on just for two tiny cakes. !!
Calleigh
Oh MY! You just saved my time from thinking what dessert I need to make for the coming V-DAY. My family loves butterscotch cake, and it's been a while I've made this for them. Perfect!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Calleigh. Happy to hear that this got dessert sorted out for you!! Thanks
Alyssa
No need for substitutes on my end, I want ALL THE FLAVOR! That means eggs, butter and Mascovado sugar. This looks so delicious, I really love butterscotch.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Alyssa. I know what you mean. I love the flavors very much too!
Jennifer
This sounds delicious and just a perfect ending to a romantic dinner for two!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Jennifer. Great way to end a romantic dinner for sure.
Jill
I really love that you can make these cakes in the microwave. They sound delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Jill. I like the convenience of the microrwave too!
Chris
Oh wow, my hubby would LOVE these, thanks for the valentines day inspo!!
Veena Azmanov
You are very welcome Chris. Happy to hear your hubby will enjoy this. Thanks
Cliona Keane
This is so perfect for Valentines day! I know that my boyfriend would love it!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Cliona. Happy to hear that your boyfriend would love. Hope you try it and let me know what you think
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
What a delicious sounding cake, it is perfect for Valentines Day! I love that you can make it in the microwave too!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Bintu. Would be perfect for Valentines day ! The microwave does make it a breeze doesn't it?