Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade Caramel Frosting with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes, this frosting is sure to impress with its deep caramel flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Add Milk: Add milk and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cool Mixture: Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk Ingredients: Gradually whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Spread Frosting: Spread over cakes or cupcakes immediately as it sets quickly.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- This frosting pairs well with spice cakes, apple cakes, or chocolate cupcakes.
- Work quickly when spreading as it firms up as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
