5 from 12 votes
Caramel Frosting Recipe
This Caramel Frosting blends melted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream into a bubbling caramel base that cools before being whipped with powdered sugar for a thick, spreadable consistency. The result is a smooth, sweet frosting with deep caramel notes and a balanced saltiness, ideal for cakes and cupcakes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories:
6655 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
- 1½ cups brown sugar packed
- ½ cup heavy 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
- This frosting batch covers a two-layer 8-inch round cake and can frost approximately 18-24 cupcakes.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze for up to 3 months, then bring to room temperature and rewhip before use to regain texture.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6655
% 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.