Best 6 Sour Cream Butterscotch Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors found in sour cream butterscotch frosting, a classic dessert staple that elevates any baked creation to new heights of decadence. With its velvety smooth texture and a harmonious blend of tangy sour cream and rich butterscotch, this frosting guarantees an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you seek a luscious topping for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or a dip for freshly sliced fruit, sour cream butterscotch frosting stands as the epitome of culinary delight. Its versatility extends beyond frosting, transforming simple ice cream into a gourmet treat and adding a touch of sweetness to your favorite coffee beverage. Discover the secrets to creating this luscious frosting, and elevate your desserts to an exquisite level of sophistication.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM FROSTING



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Delicious and versatile sour cream frosting to go with all types of pound cake.

Provided by LillysMom

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and salt. Stir in confectioners' sugar, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING



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Makes a wonderful frosting for cupcakes or a simple cake. Very easy to prepare. From Fine Cooking, originally suggested for caramel cupcakes. This recipe is enough to frost 12 cupcakes.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (6 oz)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

SOUR CREAM BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING



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Make and share this Sour Cream Butterscotch Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nvermd

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces butterscotch chips
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butterscotch and butter.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar.

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This simple peanut butter buttercream frosting makes enough to frost a three- or four-layer cake. For peanut butter-lovers, this is the only frosting they need in their recipe boxes. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This basic buttery frosting has unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors-from orange, lemon and mint to chocolate and peanut butter. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
  • Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the frosting extra smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
  • If you don't have any sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt instead.
  • To make the frosting even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • This frosting is best used immediately after making it. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This sour cream butterscotch frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich and creamy, with a wonderful butterscotch flavor. This frosting is also very versatile and can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even ice cream. So next time you're looking for a frosting that is both delicious and easy to make, give this sour cream butterscotch frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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