Caramel Frosting Recipe
Calories: 62
Adjust Servings Here: 4 cups
Description
A good caramel buttercream is smooth, rich, and glossy. It's made with homemade caramel sauce that takes just five minutes to make. Drizzle some caramel sauce and a few grains of salt for that salted caramel buttercream everyone craves.
Ingredients
Homemade Caramel Sauce (Optional)
- 200 grams (1 cup) Granulated sugar
- 85 grams (6 tbsp) Unsalted butter cubed
- 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy cream room temperature
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt optional + more for sprinkle
Homemade caramel frosting - Yield: ~4 cups frosting (enough for 24 cupcakes or one 8-inch layer cake)
- 226 grams (1 cups) Unsalted butter softened
- 250 grams (2 cups) Powdered sugar sifted
- 250 grams (1 cups) Caramel sauce cooled
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt (or more for salted caramel version)
Instructions
To make the homemade caramel sauce (optional):
- Heat the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until it melts and turns deep amber. Add the butter carefully—it will bubble—and stir until melted.200 grams Granulated sugar, 85 grams Unsalted butter
- Slowly pour in the cream while whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool completely before using in frosting.120 ml Heavy cream , ½ tsp Vanilla extract , Pinch of salt
To make the caramel frosting recipe:
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter until pale and fluffy—about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the caramel sauce in two parts, beating well after each to combine.226 grams Unsalted butter , 250 grams Caramel sauce
- Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low until combined, then on medium-high for another 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and salt. Mix to combine and adjust salt to taste if making a salted caramel version.250 grams Powdered sugar , 1 tsp Vanilla extract , Pinch of salt
- Chill for 10 minutes if needed for piping, or use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or sandwich cookies.
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week. Bring to room temp and re-whip before using.
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