Chocolate Butterscotch Frosting
Elevate your baked creations with this luscious Chocolate Butterscotch Frosting, a decadent combination of creamy butterscotch and rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfectly smooth and irresistibly sweet, this frosting comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet indulgent topping for cakes, cupcakes, and more. Made with ingredients like melted butterscotch chips, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of heavy cream for that whipped, fluffy texture, this frosting strikes the perfect balance of sweet and salty thanks to a pinch of salt. Whether you're frosting a birthday cake or dressing up a batch of brownies, this chocolate-butterscotch masterpiece will wow anyone who takes a bite. Easy to prepare and versatile to use, it’s a must-have recipe for your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until completely liquefied.
Add the butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips to the melted butter. Stir continuously until both are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the confectioners' sugar to remove any clumps.
Gradually add the chocolate-butterscotch mixture to the sifted confectioners' sugar, stirring well to combine.
Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the frosting on medium speed until light, fluffy, and smooth. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
If the frosting is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of heavy cream at a time, mixing in between, until the desired consistency is reached.
Once the frosting is ready, use it immediately to frost your cake, cupcakes, or dessert of choice, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.4 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 168.3 g | 842% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 728.1 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 648.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
