Best 7 Aunt Os Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Aunt Os Caramel Frosting is a rich and decadent frosting with a smooth, creamy texture and a sweet, buttery caramel flavor. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts, this frosting is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and unforgettable frosting that will make your desserts stand out. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL FROSTING BUTTERCREAM



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Buttery, rich and perfectly sweet, this easy to make Caramel Frosting Buttercream is perfect for cupcakes, layer cakes or midnight treats!

Provided by Jocelyn Delk Adams

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
pinch of salt
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp caramel (It should be thick. For store bought, I use Mrs. Richardsons)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In your stand mixer, add butter and salt at medium low speed.
  • Next turn your mixer to down to low and slowly add confectioner's sugar in small portions until all is added then turn the speed to medium high to combine.
  • Add heavy cream, caramel, and vanilla extract and mix until nice and fluffy.
  • Pipe or spread buttercream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL FROSTING



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Quick, easy caramel frosting recipe, homemade with 3 simple ingredients. Rich, creamy, smooth, stable, holds its shape. Great for spreading and piping.

Provided by Abeer

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup Butter (Unsalted, Room temperature)
1/2 cup Caramel sauce (Preferably salted caramel sauce, Can also use Dulce de Leche instead)
3-4 cups Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add butter, caramel sauce and mix until fluffy.
  • Gradually, add powdered sugar (1/2 cup at a time) and mix until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • If frosting is too thick, mix in some milk or heavy cream. If frosting is too thin, mix in more powdered sugar.
  • Cover bowl and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm it up a little more and make it easier to pipe. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1104 kcal, Carbohydrate 144 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 117 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUNT PITTYPAT'S CARAMEL ICING



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Use this icing to cover Peachtree Street Gingerbread Cake(Recipe #459977)! This recipe comes from the "Gone With The Wind Cook Book - Famous Southern Cooking Recipes". There is a note in the foreward which I love: "Gone With The Wind told of a style of living. as well as a romantic drama, A way of living, playing, and eating that thrilled us all."

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine sugars and milk and bring to the boil, stirring gently.
  • Boil without stirring, until a little mixture forms a very soft ball when dropped in cold water.
  • Add butter, remove from heat and cool until lukewarm.
  • Beat at medium speed until thick, creamy, and of a consistency to spread.
  • If necessary, place over hot water to keep soft while spreading, or beat in a little milk.
  • This will fill and frost a 2-layer 9 inch cake.

AUNT GISELE'S CARAMEL COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield approximately 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound butter
2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
Scant 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups unsifted flour
1/2 pound sliced blanched almonds
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 1-inch jelly roll pan; set aside.
  • Combine the butter, yolks, sugar, cinnamon and flour and mix until you form a cohesive ball of dough. Spread the dough onto the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook the almonds, sugar, butter, honey and milk, stirring on occasion, until the mixture is light golden.
  • Remove baked dough; spread almonds mixture over the top and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer until dark golden. Cool and cut into squares or rectangles (be sure to cut the cookies before they turn too hard.)

CARAMEL ICING



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Yummy and sweet, this is perfect for nut or dark chocolate cakes.

Provided by BumbleBee

Categories     Frosting and Icing Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan over low-medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Stir in the cream, return to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

CARAMEL FROSTING



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This recipe for caramel frosting, which goes with Dr. Maya Angelou's caramel cake, can be found in her new cookbook, "Hallelujah."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat until nut-brown in color, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and pour butter into a bowl, leaving any burned sediment behind; let cool.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt, and butter. With the mixer on low, slowly add cream; beat until smooth. If frosting seems too thick, stir another tablespoon cream into the mixture.

AUNT ERMA'S FAMOUS CARAMEL FROSTING



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Make and share this Aunt Erma's Famous Caramel Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loralieva

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt brown sugar and butter in saucepan.
  • Stir Constantly; add milk and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Sift in powdered sugar.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Add enough additional milk to make of spreading consistency.
  • Frost cake quickly as frosting tends to solidify.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 43, Sugar 42.1, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • To ensure smooth caramel, stir constantly while cooking and avoid boiling.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to evenly distribute heat and prevent scorching.
  • If caramel seizes or becomes grainy, add a tablespoon of water and stir until smooth.
  • To make a thicker frosting, reduce the amount of milk or cream.
  • For a lighter frosting, increase the amount of milk or cream.
  • Flavor variations: add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, cinnamon, or cocoa powder.
  • If frosting is too thick, add a little more milk or cream and mix until desired consistency is reached.
  • Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Aunt Os' Caramel Frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. With its rich, buttery caramel flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're making a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting is sure to elevate your dessert to the next level. So next time you're looking for a frosting that's easy to make and packed with flavor, give Aunt Os' Caramel Frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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