🍯 Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing
This Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing is rich, buttery, and indulgent, featuring warm brown sugar notes and a silky caramel glaze that sets into a soft, luscious topping. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or treating yourself to something cozy and sweet, this classic recipe brings comfort and elegance in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients
Butterscotch Cake:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or toffee bits
Caramel Icing:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1½–2 cups (180–240g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
