Butterscotch Buttercream Icing Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING - 2 METHODS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream the butter and salt until pale, light, and fluffy Pro-tip - the butter must be room temperature otherwise it will make a lumpy buttercream
• Next, add the butterscotch sauce in two batches making sure to combine well. Pro-tip - the mixing will look very soft, loose, and almost curdled. Just keep whipping.
• Next, add the powdered sugar and continue to whip. Once all the powdered sugar is well-combined turn the mixer to medium-high and whip for three full minutes until light and fluffyPro-tip - the butter and cream in the butterscotch sauce will whip into a light and airy buttercream so don't skip the whipping.
• Finally, add the vanilla extract and combine well.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip the butterscotch sauce with the premade buttercream until light and fluffy. Pro-tip - if you don't whip enough the buttercream will be a soft consistency.

BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.

BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Beat 600g sifted icing sugar and 300g butter together with your chosen flavouring and colouring if using, add 2-3 tablespoons of boiling water to loosen and beat until smooth.
• Fill a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe onto cupcakes or smear in the middle and over the top of a 20cm cake using a palette knife.

BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over med-low heat.
• Add brown sugar and stir constantly with wooden spoon.
• After 2-3mins, sugar will melt and mixture will become smooth, then begin to bubble (it's ok if it looks separated at this point).
• Once this happens, stir constantly for 2mins (less if sugar smells like it's burning).
• Carefully add cream and stir for another 2mins.
• Mixture will thicken slightly and look smooth and glossy.
• Remove pan from heat and let cool for 5mins, stirring frequently.
• Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla with wooden spoon.
• If frosting seems a bit dry, add more cream, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until thick, smooth and spreadable.

BUTTERSCOTCH BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Place butterscotch chips in a small saucepan with whipping cream and melt on low temperature. Stir constantly. Allow to cool for approximately 20 minutes. In mixing bowl cut up the butter into small pieces and add the butterscotch mixture. Blend together on high until mixed well and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well. Add powdered sugar and blend until light and fluffy add more sugar if necessary.

BASIC BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix at slow speed until smooth. If stiffer icing is needed, or if the weather is very warm, add a little extra sugar. This recipe is enough to cover and fill a 9- by 13-inch sheet cake or two 9-inch layers.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR BROWN-SUGAR LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar and the water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Brush down sides of pan with a damp pastry brush, and cook, without stirring, until dark amber. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cream until completely smooth.
• Whisk together remaining sugar and the egg whites in the bowl of a mixer set over a pot of simmering water. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm. Transfer bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and whisk on medium-high speed until fluffy and cool and stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes. Add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla. Slowly pour in caramel with mixer on medium speed, and whisk until completely incorporated. Continue to whisk until smooth, about 3 minutes. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat until smooth.