Upside-Down Butterscotch Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Butterscotch Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Topping; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Cake; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 eggs; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

Topping
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cake
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk

1
Topping: Combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans.
2
Spread over bottom of a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan.
3
Cake: Cream shortening with granulated sugar until light.
4
Add vanilla and mix well.
5
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Into another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
7
Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
8
Beat well after each addition.
9
Beat for about 1 minute longer then pour over the topping.
10
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until the cake bounces back when touched lightly with finger.
11
Cool for 5 minute in the pan; invert carefully onto serving plate, spooning any topping left in the pan over the cake; cut into squares.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup butterscotch chips, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Butterscotch Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Upside-Down Butterscotch Cake

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