Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting
10 min.
10
276kcal

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If you're a fan of rich, indulgent desserts, this Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting is a must-try! It’s a dreamy frosting that combines the warmth of butterscotch with the sweet, buttery goodness of caramel, making it the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. With its creamy texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, it will elevate any dessert into something extraordinary.

What makes this frosting even better is that it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, so it can be enjoyed by a wider range of people. You can whip up this frosting in just 10 minutes, making it a quick and easy way to add a touch of elegance to your homemade baked goods. The best part? You can adjust the consistency to suit your needs by adding a little more milk if you prefer a smoother texture or a thicker one for a more structured finish.

Perfect for those who have a sweet tooth and love a rich, buttery flavor, this frosting is sure to become your go-to for any special occasion or casual baking session. Plus, with its irresistible caramel-butterscotch flavor, you won’t be able to resist sneaking a spoonful (or two) while you’re decorating your treats!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • Tbsp milk 
  • 16 oz powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 1 Tbsp. milk, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Beat in up to 2 Tbsp. additional milk for desired consistency.
  3. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Smucker's Special Recipe Butterscotch Caramel Flavored Topping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein0.34%
Fat29.43%
Carbs70.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.8
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.6282608769834%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.15kcal
13.81%
Fat:9.25g
14.24%
Saturated Fat:5.86g
36.64%
Carbohydrates:49.69g
16.56%
Net Carbohydrates:49.69g
18.07%
Sugar:48.78g
54.21%
Cholesterol:24.58mg
8.19%
Sodium:129.25mg
5.62%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:0.24g
0.47%
Vitamin A:292.85IU
5.86%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes