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Caramel Frosting

  • Writer: Anthology of Crumbs
    Anthology of Crumbs
  • Oct 6
  • 1 min read
A smooth and buttery caramel frosting that spreads like silk and finishes with a soft sweetness.
A smooth and buttery caramel frosting that spreads like silk and finishes with a soft sweetness.

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Searing the Beef

Use cooled caramel so the frosting remains stable.
Either store bought caramel or your Salted Caramel recipe works beautifully.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and rewhip before using.
Suitable for piping or spreading on cakes and cupcakes.

Notes
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Beat the butter on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 1 minute.

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With the mixer on low, gradually add the icing sugar, blending after each addition.

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Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla, caramel, and milk or cream, then mix until smooth.

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Increase to medium high and whip for 2 to 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and easily spreadable. Adjust consistency as needed.

Instructions

2 cups (450 g) unsalted butter

room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

4 ½ cups (560 g) icing sugar

sifted

2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk or cream

as needed

¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce

cooled (store bought or salted caramel recipe)

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Caramel Frosting
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average rating is 5 out of 5

A soft and creamy caramel frosting made for spreading, swirling, and finishing any dessert with smooth sweetness. Perfect for layer cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

Servings :

Enough for one 9 inch cake or 24 cupcakes

Calories:

Prep Time

10 min

Cooking Time

0

Rest Time

2 min

Total Time

12 min

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