Butterscotch Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting Recipe



Indulge in the rich and sweet flavors of butterscotch with these delightful cupcakes. Topped with a luscious vanilla bean frosting and a hint of Cajun sugar pie for a spicy-sweet surprise, these cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk

Begin and end with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the butterscotch chips into the cupcake batter

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the Vanilla Bean Frosting

For the Vanilla Bean Frosting, you'll need: - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 cups powdered sugar - 2 tablespoons whole milk - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean seeds or paste and beat until well combined and fluffy

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the Vanilla Bean Frosting

Sprinkle some Cajun sugar pie on top for a unique flavor twist

Enjoy your Butterscotch Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting with a Cajun Sugar Pie twist!


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