Description
Brown Sugar Butterscotch Cupcakes are delightful treats that bring joy to any occasion. These fluffy cupcakes combine the rich flavors of brown sugar and sweet butterscotch, creating a mouthwatering experience with every bite. Perfect for birthdays or holiday gatherings, their golden tops and buttery frosting make them visually appealing as well. Easy to make, they’re an excellent choice for novice bakers looking to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg