3 Tablespoons butter flavored shortening or butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
cake
Whisk together ⅓ cup sugar and ⅓ cup boiling water. Stir mixture over medium heat until bubbles form. Reduce heat and simmer, untouched until light golden in color.
Add caramel to measuring cup and quickly whisk in enough boiling water to make 1 cup total liquid.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt in a large bowl.
Cream in shortening.
Add ½ the liquid at at time.Beat for about 2 minutes to remove lumps.
Add egg and beat for 2 more minutes.
Divide batter into lined tin. Add a few chips if desired.
Bake at 350 for 9 to 11 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
frosting
Cream together ingredients. Adjust sugar or water to achieve desired consistency.
Recipe by Cindy's Recipes and Writings at https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/butterscotch-cupcakes/