Yellow cake mix and butterscotch-flavored pieces make up this easy dessert.

Source: Midwest Living

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prep:
15 mins
bake:
25 mins at 350°
Servings:
12
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Butterscotch Cake

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Directions

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  • In a small saucepan, heat water and the butterscotch-flavored pieces together until the pieces are just melted. Cool for about 10 minutes. Grease and flour two 8x1-1/2-inch round baking pans or two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans. Set the pans aside.

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  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, cinnamon, and butterscotch mixture. Beat with electric mixer, as directed for cake mix. Pour batter into prepared pans.

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  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 25 minutes for 9-inch layers or 35 minutes for 8-inch layers or until a toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Cool completely on wire racks before frosting.

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  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread top with some of the Butterscotch Frosting. Place second layer on top. Spread side and top of cake with frosting. Store in refrigerator. Serves 12.


Butterscotch Frosting

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  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese; 3 cups sifted powdered sugar; butterscotch-flavored pieces, melted and cooled; lemon juice; and cinnamon until well combined. Beat in enough additional powdered sugar (about 1 cup) to make the frosting spreadable.

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