Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting
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Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting
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Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting combines creamy butter with thick salted caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla. The pinch of kosher salt enhances the caramel's sweetness, balancing flavors for a rich, smooth frosting. Its velvety texture and balanced saltiness make it ideal for topping cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods where a luxurious, sweet finish is desired.
Description
The Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting blends softened butter with cooled salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract, then incorporates powdered sugar and a pinch of kosher salt. The mixture is beaten to a smooth, fluffy consistency, ensuring the frosting is creamy and holds well on desserts. The salted caramel adds a deep, sweet flavor with just enough salt to counterbalance it, giving the frosting its characteristic taste and texture. This frosting can be spread or piped onto cakes or cupcakes, providing a rich, indulgent finish that complements many bakes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce at cool room temperature, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- kosher salt pinch
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, beat butter on medium for 1 minute.
- Add salted caramel sauce. and vanilla extract, and beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add powdered sugar and salt, and beat on low until powdered sugar is incorporated.
- Increase speed to medium, and beat until smooth and well-combined, about 2-3 additional minutes.
Notes
- Using salted butter contributes to the frosting's overall salted flavor, but if unsalted butter is used, adjust the added salt accordingly.
- Choose a thick salted caramel sauce rather than a runny topping when possible for better consistency.
- A pinch or two of finishing salt enhances the salted caramel flavor.
- Nutrition values are approximate and can vary by ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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