Caramel Buttercream Frosting
A rich and creamy caramel buttercream frosting that elevates any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Ample for 2-3 cake layers or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (for salted caramel version)
Instructions
- Creaming the butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Incorporating the sweetness: Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Adding flavor: Pour in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Mixing for salted caramel (optional): To make a salted caramel version, add a pinch of salt and mix until incorporated.
- Frosting delightfully: Use the frosting immediately to frost cakes, pipe onto cupcakes, or layer between cookies.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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