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Butterscotch Pudding Layer Cake

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 11, 2026
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If you love butterscotch, you’re going to want a slice (or two!) of this incredible pudding layer cake. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, this cake’s three layers are given extra flavor with milk, melted butter and butterscotch pudding mix. The layers are separated by a from-scratch butterscotch-dark chocolate buttercream frosting that’s then used to frost the entirety of the cake. Crushed pretzels are used to decorate the sides of the cake, while caramel is poured on top to double down on the butterscotch flavor. The caramel is then sprinkled with sea salt for a sweet-and-salty combination that’s undeniably delicious.

Butterscotch Pudding Layer Cake

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 3 hr 30 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

Cake

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coarsely crushed mini pretzel twists

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

  • Step 
    2

    In a large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups of batter in each pan. Spread evenly.

  • Step 
    3

    Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from the pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

  • Step 
    4

    In a small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butterscotch chips uncovered on High 60 seconds, stirring halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chips can be stirred smooth; cool 10 minutes. 

  • Step 
    5

    In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups softened butter and the melted chips with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, scraping the side of the bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.

  • Step 
    6

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with the second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top; top with the third cake layer. 

  • Step 
    7

    Frost the side and top of the cake with remaining frosting. Press crushed pretzels along the bottom edge of the cake. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 1 hour.

  • Step 
    8

    When ready to serve, carefully pour and spread caramel sauce over the top of the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides; sprinkle sea salt over the top. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition

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