Apple Butterscotch Cake Recipe

This moist and delicious Apple Butterscotch Cake recipe, originally from the October 2006 Nick Jr. Family Magazine, is a wholesome treat perfect for lunchboxes or an afternoon snack. Bursting with the flavors of autumn, this cake is made with nutritious ingredients and is surprisingly sweet on its own – though a dusting of powdered sugar adds a beautiful finishing touch! Get ready to bake up a batch of fall goodness.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 217.4 kcal

Protein 6g

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Ingredients for Apple Butterscotch Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and diced apples
1 cup butterscotch chips

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How to Make Apple Butterscotch Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, and ½ cup vegetable oil.
Add 2 cups peeled and diced apples to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in 1 cup butterscotch chips.
Pour batter into the prepared 13x9 inch pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Butterscotch Cake?

Apple Butterscotch Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Butterscotch Cake?

Apple Butterscotch Cake has approximately 217.4 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Butterscotch Cake?

The key ingredients for Apple Butterscotch Cake are All Purpose Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Ground Flax Seed, Baking Powder, Pumpkin Pie Spice. See the full list with measurements above.