Butterscotch Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Butterscotch is believed to have originated in Scotland and was traditionally made with butter and brown sugar.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Butterscotch Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Fold in the butterscotch chips.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
