Salted Caramel Buttercream
A luxuriously sweet salted caramel buttercream that transforms any dessert into an extraordinary treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts about 12 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Creaming the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the salt and cream/milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easy blending. Adjust powdered sugar for desired thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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