Butterscotch Icing
Elevate your baking game with this luscious and creamy Butterscotch Icing—a delightful topping that brings sweet, buttery indulgence to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, rich brown sugar, and a touch of heavy cream, this icing delivers the deep caramelized flavor of classic butterscotch in every bite. The addition of vanilla extract enhances its cozy sweetness, while a dash of salt balances the flavor to perfection. Whipped to a smooth, fluffy consistency with sifted powdered sugar, this icing is both easy to spread and irresistibly velvety. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile frosting is perfect for special occasions or everyday treats. Make it ahead and store for later—it's guaranteed to add a warm, decadent twist to any dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer and cook for another 2 minutes, continuing to stir.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
Once the butterscotch mixture has cooled, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Using a hand or stand mixer on low speed, slowly mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency.
Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the icing for an additional 1-2 minutes to make it smooth and fluffy.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or desserts, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.0 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.0 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 736 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 575.5 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 566.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
