Butterscotch Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Butterscotch Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe pinit

Butterscotch is believed to have originated in Scotland and was originally made with butter and brown sugar.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: 13.

Butterscotch Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 3600
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the butterscotch chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
  12. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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