Brown Sugar Caramel Frosting
A rich, buttery, and indulgently sweet frosting with a velvety texture, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or drizzled over ice cream.
Ingredients
Frosting Base
- 1 cup brown sugar Contributes to the rich caramel flavor and moisture.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Allows control over the frosting's saltiness.
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Gives the frosting its creamy and smooth consistency.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the frosting's flavor.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Used to achieve desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, melt your unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
This frosting is versatile and can be used for cakes, cupcakes, or even spooned over ice cream. Keep in mind to allow it to cool before using to prevent melting cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgSugar: 28g
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