Butterscotch Cupcakes

Name: Butterscotch Cupcakes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¼ cup all-purpose flour (measured using the spoon and level method); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 egg (room temperature); ½ tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ cup luke warm water (about 100 °F); 3.5 ounces butterscotch pudding (regular or sugar free); 1 cup milk (cold); ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure); 3 cups powdered sugar; ¾ cup butterscotch chips (melted and cooled but still liquid, I use these); optional decorations

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:15min

These Butterscotch Cupcakes are bursting with butterscotch flavor! They're tender vanilla cupcakes filled with creamy butterscotch pudding and topped with a butterscotch chip frosting. An irresistible new fall favorite!

Updated at: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:26:26 GMT