Butterscotch Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• FILLING/TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 to 3 cups buttercream frosting