Apple Butterscotch Cake

Name: Apple Butterscotch Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, divided

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield 4-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Several years ago, I found this cake recipe to make for my husband's family, and they liked it. It is very rich and tasty.—Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butterscotch chips, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Combine the sugar, oil and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in the apples, pecans and 1/4 cup butterscotch chips.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining butterscotch chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 607 calories, 33g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Several years ago, I found this cake recipe to make for my husband's family, and they liked it. It is very rich and tasty.—Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Recipe Creator

Community Cook