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Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake is a perfect last minute cake or potluck fall dessert. A favorite Thanksgiving dessert with a crunchy sugar topping.

If you're a fan of pumpkin recipes, this is a fun and easy one! I'm partial to Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls but if I don't have the time those require, this cake is amazing!

Pumpkin Butterscotch Cake

Pumpkin Butterscotch Cake is the perfect fall dessert or last minute Thanksgiving treat that is NOT pie... for those who don't like it. Weirdos. Everyone is allowed their opinions though. Inspired by a lovely friends recipe, this is my new pumpkin flavor combo. Pumpkin and butterscotch were made to be together. My old favorite is pumpkin and caramel, as so lovingly featured in my super quick Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Mug Cake.

Ingredients Needed

Here's the basic list of what you'll need for this cake.

• Canned Pumpkin
• Butter
• Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• All purpose flour
• Salt
• Baking powder & baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Butterscotch chips 
  

  

Step By step Instructions

I've broken down how to make this recipe into simple steps, but the full list of instructions is in the recipe card below.

1. Combine all wet ingredients (plus brown sugar) in a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir in melted butter because butter is delicious.
3. Add the dry ingredients.
4. After transferring the batter to the baking pan, I sprinkle on the butterscotch chips and white sugar. Adding sugar to the top is a MUST. Why you may ask? It gives it a delightful little crunchy topping after it's baked that is so delicious!
5. Bake! 350 F for approximately 30 minutes.

Tips for Pumpkin Butterscotch Cake:

• Don't overmix! I say this in all of my recipes that involve baking powder. The more you mix, the tougher and chewier the cake can be. Stir to combine, and stop stirring once there are no flour pockets left.
• Customize! Use white chocolate chips or semi sweet chocolate chips and your favorite type of nut as a topping! I love pecans with this cake, but walnuts or almonds would be delicious too.

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Other Favorite Fall Recipes to try:

I have pumpkin recipes and caramel fall recipes for you to try!

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