Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Frosting

Ingredients:

For the cake:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

½ cup buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)

¼ cup molasses (for rich butterscotch flavor)

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

For the caramel icing:

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

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