The cake itself is buttery (thanks to butterscotch pudding added to the batter). Once baked, the cake has a nice gooey middle with bits of pecans throughout. It reminds us of butter pecan ice cream.

This Butterscotch cake recipe with streusel topping recipe is a family favorite, handed down from my mother in law. The pudding makes this cake ultra-moist. And, it's not too butterscotch-y.