CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH CUPCAKES

Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcakes image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 - chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cup(s) butterscotch ice cream topping, divided
1/4 cup(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) shortening
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
2 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/2 cup(s) milk chocolate toffee bits

Steps:

Mix up the cake batter according to the package directions. Bake in 24 cupcakes liners for 18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Use a straw to poke 5-6 holes in the top of each cupcake.
Heat 1 cup of the butterscotch ice cream topping in the microwave for 30 seconds or until it is pourable. Drizzle topping into the holes in each cupcake. Let cool completely.
Beat the butter and shortening until creamy. Add the vanilla, salt, and 1/4 cup ice cream topping and beat again. Slowly add the powdered sugar until completely mixed in. Beat on medium - high for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Top each cupcake with a swirl of frosting. Sprinkle with toffee pieces. Makes 24 cupcakes. Store cupcakes in a sealed container in the refrigerator.