Description
Sweet caramel frosting elevates classic desserts with rich, golden goodness. Silky smooth layers of buttery caramel create irresistible depth for you to savor and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, allowing it to become completely liquid and slightly foamy.
- Incorporate brown sugar into the melted butter, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching, and cook for approximately 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and develops a rich, caramel-like consistency.
- Carefully pour milk into the sugar mixture, gently stirring to combine, and allow the mixture to reach a soft, rolling boil before removing from heat source.
- Allow the caramel base to cool for 3-5 minutes, reducing temperature to prevent burning the powdered sugar when added.
- Gradually whisk powdered sugar into the warm caramel mixture, ensuring smooth integration and eliminating potential lumps.
- Blend vanilla extract into the frosting, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, glossy texture with a uniform caramel color.
- Let the frosting rest for several minutes to achieve optimal spreading consistency, then apply generously to completely cooled cakes or cupcakes using an offset spatula or piping bag.
Notes
- Brown sugar creates a deeper, richer caramel flavor compared to white sugar, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding powdered sugar to prevent graininess and ensure a silky smooth consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending and a more uniform frosting texture.
- If the frosting becomes too thick, add a tiny splash of milk to thin it out; if too thin, incorporate more powdered sugar gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg