Butter Sauce For Cake

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min

A rich, buttery sauce with vanilla that complements cakes, offering a smooth, sweet flavor profile perfect for drizzling over desserts or serving alongside baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan.
  2. Add water to the mixture and bring to a boil, cooking for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  4. Serve warm or cold as a topping for cakes or desserts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

416 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.6g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7.3mg
Potassium 99.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 11.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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