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Butterscotch Bundt Cake

If you love cozy desserts with rich, buttery flavor, this Butterscotch Bundt Cake is going to steal your heart. It’s the kind of cake that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening, with swirls of golden butterscotch baked into every moist bite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 450kcal
Cost $10-$12

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to toss with chips so they don’t sink

For the Butterscotch Glaze

  • ½ cup butterscotch chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Additional chips or chopped toffee bits for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your bundt pan generously with nonstick spray that contains flour, or grease and lightly flour the pan. This helps the cake release cleanly after baking.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution and keeps lumps out of your batter.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. This adds air to the batter, which helps give the cake its soft texture.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then add in the sour cream and vanilla extract. The batter might look a little curdled at this stage, but it will smooth out when you add the dry ingredients.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed just until combined. Toss the butterscotch chips with 2 tablespoons of flour, then fold them gently into the batter. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips and butter together, stirring often. Once smooth, remove from heat and whisk in the milk and powdered sugar until glossy. Let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cooled cake.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients.
This helps everything blend smoothly and evenly. Cold eggs or sour cream can cause the batter to seize or separate.
Don’t overmix the batter.
Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense or tough cake.
Grease the bundt pan thoroughly.
Bundt pans have lots of curves, so make sure every nook and cranny is coated. A baking spray with flour works best, but you can also grease and flour by hand.
Let the cake cool before glazing.
If the cake is too warm, the glaze will melt right off. Cool completely for the best drizzle effect.