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MAGIC SAUCE
This 9x9 Butterscotch Pudding Cake Is Pure Comfort
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5.0 (320)|(2 Reviews)Spiced sponge cake that creates its own luscious caramel butterscotch sauce while baking.
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By Sara Bir (Recipe Developer)•Published May 15, 2026
⏱ 55 mins
Simply Recipes / Sara Bir🔥 320 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Creates its own warm caramel sauce in the pan.
- Comforting cinnamon and brown sugar flavors.
MAGIC SAUCE
This 9x9 Butterscotch Pudding Cake Is Pure Comfort
A classic self-saucing pudding cake: pour boiling brown sugar syrup over simple cake batter, and as it bakes, the cake rises to the top while a thick, molten butterscotch sauce forms underneath. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings9 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour & 1/2 cup sugar & 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk & 3 tbsp melted butter & 1 tsp vanilla
- Topping: 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butterscotch pudding mix, 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
1
Spread batter in pan
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, butter, and vanilla into a thick batter. Spread into buttered 9x9 pan.
2
Sprinkle sugar and pour hot water
Sprinkle brown sugar and butterscotch mix evenly over batter. Gently pour boiling water over top (do not stir!).
3
Bake until cake floats
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until cake is puffed and golden. Dust with powdered sugar.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Never stir after pouring the boiling water—the magic separation happens automatically in the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories320 kcal
Protein3g
Carbs58g
Total Fat9g
Sodium: 220mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
