Homemade Caramel Frosting
A rich and buttery Caramel Frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk, bringing to a gentle boil while stirring constantly.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes without stirring.
- Cool for a few minutes; then add in vanilla extract.
- Combine with powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over your cake or cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
For thicker frosting, use less milk. Add a pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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