Name: Butterscotch Cake with Streusel Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.4 ounces Butterscotch pudding; 3.4 ounces Vanilla pudding; 15.25 ounces Yellow cake mix; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 cup Vegetable Oil; 4 Eggs; 1 cup Brown sugar; 1 cup Pecans

Butterscotch Cake with Streusel Topping cover

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Butterscotch Cake with Streusel Topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine puddings, cake mix, water, vanilla, oil, and eggs. Mix until combined – about 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and pecans.

Spread half of the cake batter into the greased pan. Cover with half of the pecan mixture. Spread the remaining batter over the pecan mixture. Top with remaining pecan mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Enhance Moisture with Pudding Mixture 🥛
Whisk both vanilla and butterscotch pudding powders with water before folding into the cake batter to ensure even distribution and maximum moisture throughout the cake.
Toast Pecans for Streusel Depth 🥜
Toast your chopped pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before mixing them with brown sugar for the streusel topping to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent sogginess.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣
Mix the boxed cake ingredients on low speed and fold in the pudding mixture gently—overmixing develops gluten and results in a dense, tough cake instead of the tender crumb you want.
Sprinkle Streusel Before Baking 🎯
Distribute the streusel topping evenly over the batter immediately after pouring into the pan, using your fingers to press it slightly so it adheres and bakes into a golden, crunchy layer.
Cool Completely Before Serving ⏱️
Allow the cake to cool for at least 2 hours at room temperature before slicing—this gives the pudding time to set properly and ensures clean slices with intact streusel topping.