Quick Butterscotch Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

This quick butterscotch frosting offers a rich, caramel-like flavor with a smooth, buttery texture perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Its sweet, velvety taste makes it ideal for those craving a homemade, indulgent topping that comes together rapidly and easily.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oleo
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine brown sugar, shortening, oleo, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Add milk and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Cool slightly.
  4. Add powdered sugar and beat until thick enough to spread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

742 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 52.8g 68% DV
Carbs 67.5g 25% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 60.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9776.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 99.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 129.5mg 10% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % 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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