Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing

🍯 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

👩‍🍳 Instructions