Description
A simple and delicious caramel frosting recipe perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and milk, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cooled caramel mixture into the bowl and mix until smooth.
- Use immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to one week.
- For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caramel frosting recipe, frosting, dessert, cake, cupcakes