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Butterscotch Coffee Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes for Cozy Mornings

Some mornings just call for a little something sweet. Not a whole pie, not a fancy tart—just a warm, sugary square that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee and a moment of peace. That’s where this butterscotch coffee cake comes in. It’s got that nostalgic charm, like something your favorite aunt used to whip up when you came over after church, only now—you’re the aunt. Or uncle. Or just someone who really appreciates dessert for breakfast. It’s soft, buttery, and loaded with that brown-sugar-caramel kind of magic that makes you want to cut yourself ‘just a sliver’… ten times in a row. I like mine warm, slightly underbaked in the center, because rules are more like guidelines in my kitchen. You know what I mean, right? If you’ve been looking for a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing, golden-topped treat that’s perfect for brunch tables or just sneaking a bite straight from the pan—this one checks all the boxes. Let’s get baking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bread Pumpkin, keto potluck recipes easy, Meals With Ground Beef, old recipes vintage comfort foods, Sheet Pan Pork Chops And Veggies, Simple Healthy Vegetarian Meals, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish—or line with parchment if you hate dish duty.
  2. In a big ol’ mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until it looks fluffy and tastes even better.
  3. Beat in the egg like you mean it.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry mix to the wet mix in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Don’t overthink it—just don’t overmix.
  6. Fold in the butterscotch chips. Lick the spoon. You earned it.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean—or with a few moist crumbs. Not wet. Moist crumbs are cake speak for ‘you’re golden.’
  9. Cool slightly before cutting, if you can wait that long. Otherwise, burn your tongue like the rest of us and enjoy.

Notes

If you don’t have buttermilk, stir a tablespoon of lemon juice into a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Works like a charm.