Ultimate Caramel Frosting
Caramel frosting is a Southern baking legend—rich, buttery, and sometimes a little finicky. It blends caramelized sugar, cream, and butter into a dreamy, spreadable topping that can turn a simple cake into something people talk about for weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add packed brown sugar and stir until it dissolves—about 2-3 minutes.
- Let the mixture gently simmer, stirring for another minute or two.
- Take it off the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine the cooled caramel with softened butter in your mixer bowl.
- Beat on medium speed until it’s light and fluffy—give it 3-5 minutes.
- Slowly add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
- Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Keep beating until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add salt and mix until it’s all blended in.
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