Caramel Frosting Recipe
This homemade caramel frosting is smooth, buttery, and full of rich caramel flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Frosting & Icing
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until dissolved.
- Stir in milk and bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- If frosting thickens too much, add a little more milk to adjust consistency.
- Let frosting cool slightly before spreading to avoid melting the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
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