Butterbeer Apple Cake (butterscotch, non-alcoholic)

A piece of cake on a plate with a mint leaf on top.

5 from 55 votes

Butterbeer Apple Cake (butterscotch, non-alcoholic)

Butterbeer Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the wizarding world in every bite. Whether you're planning a Harry Potter-themed party or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, this magical treat is sure to enchant your taste buds. So, whip out your wand (or mixing bowl) and let the culinary magic begin!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cake, Butterbeer, butterbeer apple cake, butterbeer cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

½ cup brown butter cooled
1 cup butterscotch chips melted and cooled but not hard
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted then measured
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ ounce Sugarfree butterscotch pudding *sugarfree comes in a 1 ounce package
3 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter extract
1 cup cream soda
3 cups apples peeled and chopped
1 recipe browned butter frosting link in notes

Instructions

Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan with solid vegetable shortening. Preheat the oven to 350℉
Brown the butter and let it cool
Melt the chocolate and let it cool but don't let it harden.
Sift then measure 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Add the pudding mix, baking powder, and salt to the flour.
In the bowl of an electric mixer or hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and butterscotch together for about 2 minutes on medium. Stop the mixer and scrape the bowl, mix again.
Add the eggs and beat until incorporated.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and cream soda, starting an ending with the flour. Stop the mixture and scrape the bowl. Mix again.
Add the vanilla and butter extracts and combine.
Remove the bowl from the stand, add the apples, and stir them in by hand.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake at 350℉ for 30 to 35 minutes. Start checking for about 25 minutes. Test doneness with a cake tester or wood pick.

Notes

*or 1/4 cup regular butterscotch instant pudding
Browned Butter Frosting recipe here

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