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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Butterscotch Sauce Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Butterscotch Sauce Preparation
- 8
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Gradually add the heavy cream, whisking continuously until smooth.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Cake
Slice the warm butterscotch cream cake and place a slice on each plate.
- 11
Add Gelato and Sauce
Top each slice with a scoop of vanilla bean gelato and drizzle with butterscotch sauce.