Description
Indulge in the rich, caramel flavor of this decadent Caramel Frosting. Perfect for spreading on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this easy stovetop frosting is sure to elevate your baked goods.
Ingredients
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For the Caramel Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Brown Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add Milk and Boil: Carefully whisk in the milk and return to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Finish Frosting: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, starting with 1½ cups and adding more as needed until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Use: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies before it sets.
Notes
- If the frosting thickens too much before using, stir in a teaspoon of milk at a time to loosen it.
- For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- This frosting sets up with a soft, slightly fudgy texture as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
