Sinful Party Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
3. 3
   For the cake: In small saucepan, melt 2/3 cup of the butterscotch chips in 1/4 cup water.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Combine flour and remaining cake ingredients and cooled butterscotch mixture at low speed until moistened.
6. 6
   Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
7. 7
   Bake for 20-30 minutes .
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans and cool completely.
9. 9
   For the filling: In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar with cornstarch.
10. 10
    Stir in heavy cream, 1/3 cup water, egg and remaining 1/3 cup butterscotch chips.
11. 11
    Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens stirring constantly.
12. 12
    Remove from heat.
13. 13
    Stir in butter, coconut and nuts.
14. 14
    Cool.
15. 15
    For the cream: In small bowl beat cream until soft peaks form.
16. 16
    Gradually add brown sugar and vanilla.
17. 17
    Beat until stiff peaks form.
18. 18
    To assemble: Place cake layer on serving plate.
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    Spread with 1/2 the butterscotch filling.
20. 20
    Top with second layer, spread remaining filling on top to within 1/2 inch of edge.
21. 21
    Frost sides and edge with cream.
22. 22
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
23. 23
    Store in refrigerator.