Coffee-scented, butter-rich pound cake flecked with sweet butterscotch chips.

Butterscotch Pound Cake

1 cup butterscotch flavored chips
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine butterscotch chips, water and coffee powder in the top of a double boiler. Place over barely simmering water and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in butterscotch-coffee mixture.
4. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, ending with flour.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Spread in prepared pan.
7. Bake 40 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack.

Makes 12 servings.