Description
This rich and creamy caramel frosting is perfect for topping cupcakes, cookies, or a 9-inch cake. Made with butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, it offers a smooth texture and luscious caramel flavor that enhances any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully liquefied.
- Add Brown Sugar: Stir in the packed brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for another 2 to 3 minutes until the caramel mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Mix Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt evenly into the caramel mixture.
- Cool Mixture: Allow the caramel mixture to cool for approximately 10 minutes to avoid melting the powdered sugar when added.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. Add more sugar as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting becomes too thick, thin it by adding a small amount of milk or heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
- Use Frosting: Apply immediately to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies for a delicious caramel finish.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to get your preferred frosting thickness.
- Adding milk or heavy cream can help thin the frosting if it becomes too stiff.
- Make sure to cool the caramel before adding powdered sugar to prevent melting and clumping.
- This frosting works beautifully on cupcakes, cakes, and cookies alike.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator and re-whip before use.
