Caramel Frosting Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
Caramel Frosting Recipe
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This creamy caramel frosting recipe is sweet and buttery, perfect for pairing with your favorite cake flavor!
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Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons Butter, cut into pieces
- 1½ cups brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3½ - 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add butter to a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, half of the heavy cream, and salt.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the caramel mixture begins to bubble and simmer. Simmer two minutes, then remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
- After the caramel has cooled, add powdered sugar and the remaining heavy cream, and mix until smooth.
- Add additional powdered sugar as needed to make a smooth frosting, with a buttercream consistency.
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Notes
- How much does this make? This recipe is enough to frost a two-layer 8” round cake. Whether you spread it with a knife or use a thick piping tip, you can frost about 18-24 cupcakes.
- STORE. Cover this caramel frosting recipe and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE for up to 3 months. Bring it to room temperature before trying to spread it. To get it fluffy again simply whip it in a stand mixer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
6655kcal
(333%)
Carbohydrates
1300g
(433%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
180g
(277%)
Saturated Fat
114g
(570%)
Cholesterol
525mg
(175%)
Sodium
2912mg
(121%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1201g
(2402%)
Vitamin A
6049IU
(121%)
Calcium
451mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6655 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 6655kcal | 333% |
| Carbohydrates | 1300g | 433% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 180g | 277% |
| Saturated Fat | 114g | 570% |
| Cholesterol | 525mg | 175% |
| Sodium | 2912mg | 121% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1201g | 2402% |
| Vitamin A | 6049IU | 121% |
| Calcium | 451mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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