Have you ever wondered what gives the classic butterscotch cake its rich flavor?
It’s a rich, delicious, buttery sauce – the Butterscotch Sauce!

This recipe is so rich in flavor, easy to make, and quick that you don’t have to worry even if you run out of your butterscotch sauce!

It is somewhat unclear if I talk about the origin of butterscotch sauce, but it is believed to have originated in Scotland in the early 19th century.

The word Butterscotch is believed to be derived from “scotch,” which was used to describe the process of cooking sugar until it turned into a hard, brittle candy.

And then this candy was melted down and mixed with butter and cream, making the rich and creamy “Butterscotch sauce” we know today!

In short, it is a delicious, sweet, buttery sauce perfect for your butterscotch cake or drizzling over desserts such as ice cream, cakes, and puddings!
And it’s made from just a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is out of this world!

I am sure you won’t be able to stop yourself from trying this recipe right away!

Butterscotch Sauce Recipe Video Tutorial

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s super easy: I have just used five basic ingredients for this recipe, and the method is so easy. While it takes patience and attention to make the sauce, it will hardly take 10 minutes to fill up your butterscotch sauce stock!
• It’s Versatile: Not only can it be used for the butterscotch cake, but you can also use it to add a sweet and creamy flavor to a wide range of desserts, including cakes, cookies, ice cream, and even as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast foods.
• No mess, time-saver recipe: You just need a saucepan and spatula to make this recipe – saving you from cleaning the aftermath!

Important Ingredients In Butterscotch Sauce

• Brown sugar: Since the recipe is a classic butterscotch sauce, I have used brown sugar here instead of castor sugar. It gives the recipe its rich color and desired flavor.
• Vanilla essence: I have added Fab’s vanilla essence to add flavor to the sauce, but you can also use vanilla bean paste for a rich vanilla hint. To give it a little kick, you can add other flavors to the butterscotch sauce, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
• Salt: Adding salt gives the recipe a distinct salty hint, heightening the sauce’s flavor.

How To Make Butterscotch Sauce

• Collect all the ingredients: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, add all the ingredients, i.e., brown sugar, salted butter, fresh cream, salt, and vanilla essence.
• Cook the sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil and keep stirring. Let the sauce simmer until it starts to thicken.
• Check for thickness: Butterscotch sauce may take a few minutes to thicken, but to check for consistency, dip the back of a spoon in the sauce, and if it sticks to the spoon, it’s ready to be removed from heat.
• Storage: Transfer the sauce to a glass jar and store it for later use.

Our quickest no-fuss Butterscotch sauce is now ready!

Chef Tips For The Recipe

Quick tip for a thick sauce.

Making butterscotch sauce requires patience; it may not thicken in 2 – 3 minutes. Let the sauce simmer for 7 – 10 minutes for a thick sauce. And still, if you feel the sauce is thin, add a little amount of cornflour.

Don’t stop stirring!

It’s important to keep stirring the sauce continuously, or it will burn.

Microwave for later use.

If you love to stock up on butterscotch sauce, you can refrigerate it and then easily microwave it for later use.

How To Store Butterscotch Sauce

The butterscotch sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

More Easy Recipes

If you want more easy-to-make recipes, try our White Chocolate Buttercream Recipe, Russian Buttercream Recipe, and Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe.

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