Caramel frosting is a luscious, sweet, and gooey frosting that can elevate any cake or cupcake to a decadent treat. Its rich and buttery flavor with a hint of caramel is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you prefer a classic caramel flavor or want to add a twist with different extracts or toppings, there's a caramel frosting recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings.
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CARAMEL FROSTING
This frosting recipe was the one my Grandma used on top of her oatmeal cake, spice cake, and banana nut cake. I also like it on a yellow or white cake. You do have to use at once because this does stiffen as it cools.
Provided by rlt11_NMC
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Time 16m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk milk into the saucepan until mixture is smooth.
- Beat 3 cups confectioners' sugar and salt into the butter mixture with an electric mixer on low speed. Add remaining confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 32.5 g
COOKED CARAMEL FROSTING
This fudgy caramel frosting is easy to make and wonderful on a spice cake. Simply made with brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, butter, and cream.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Dessert
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan, combine ingredients and mix well to blend. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Uncover and cook to 238 F on a candy thermometer or until soft ball forms when dropped in cold water. Cool for 3 minutes.
- Beat until thick and spreadable. It should begin to lose its glossiness.
- Spread on layers and over sides of cake.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 71 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 2 or 3 layers (1 portion), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY CARAMEL FROSTING
Great for drizzling on an apple cake, spice cake, chocolate cake or you name it! Any recipe calling for a caramel frosting, this is it!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 cake, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In saucepan, mix brown sugar, milk, butter and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Once boiling, remove from heat. Let cool down.
- Stir in vanilla flavoring. Add powdered sugar by adding 3 tablespoons at a time. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2293.8, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 545.4, Carbohydrate 541.3, Sugar 525.5, Protein 5.5
CARAMEL ICING
Yummy and sweet, this is perfect for nut or dark chocolate cakes.
Provided by BumbleBee
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
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
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.
CARAMEL FROSTING VI
This is an excellent caramel glaze frosting sprinkled with toasted pecans. Makes enough frosting for a 9x13 cake.
Provided by BETHMCSHANE
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a shallow 6-inch saucepan, thoroughly mix brown sugar and flour. Stir in butter and milk, and cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Boil exactly 1-1/2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Allow to cool 5 minutes. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Mix in vanilla and continue beating until frosting is the consistency of thick honey, no more than 1 to 2 minutes.
- Immediately pour caramel frosting onto cooled cake and quickly spread with the back of a warm spoon before frosting begins to set up. Quickly sprinkle top of cake with toasted pecans. Frosting will set up completely in a few hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
CARAMEL FROSTING
Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich with spreadable goodness.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE CARAMEL FROSTING
This is the BEST, buttery caramel frosting. It comes from my great aunt and she always used it on top of her chocolate zucchini cake. YUM!
Provided by mrsteacher22
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add brown sugar and boil for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add milk and stir until mixture boils, remove and cool.
- Pour into mixing bowl and add powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
- Beat well after each addition of powdered sugar.
CARAMEL FROSTING I
I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.
Provided by MaryKaye
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
CARAMEL FROSTING
This is a great flavored frosting for apple cake. I haven't tried it on anything else, but I"m thinking even on carrot cake for a change from the standard cream cheese frosting. It makes quite a substantial amount and so you may want to adjust accordingly. So, serving amount is ???
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the first three ingredients together on low heat.
- Once melted, turn heat up to medium and DO NOT STIR for 3-5 minutes or until center becomes bubbly and amber colored.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Once cooled add powdered sugar.
CARAMEL FROSTING VII
Very easy caramel frosting - extra good with date cake
Provided by Helen D'Ath
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Continue to boil for 20 minutes, then remove from heat. With an electric mixer, beat the icing until it has thickened to spreading consistency. Use immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING
I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.-Virginia Breitmeyer, Greensboro Bend, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
YUMMY CARAMEL FROSTING
This is an excellent frosting for most any cake! But my granddaughter always wants it on a chocolate cake!! Very easy to make.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Breads
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In med saucepan, mix brown sugar, butter, and milk.
- Cook and stir on med-hi until boiling.
- Boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Add powdered sugar and maple flavoring.
- Beat until creamy.
MY FAVORITE CARAMEL FROSTING
Got this recipe from my grandmother. It can be alittle tricky to make if you don't pay attention to the temp. but, it's great.
Provided by KittyKitty
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.The sugar will start to clump, this is normal, just keep stirring.
- Combine reamaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, milk, beaten egg, and salt, stirring well, stir in the butter. Stir mixture into carmelized sugar, the mixture will lump again, just keep stirring.
- Cook over medium heat stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer registers at 230F, this takes about 15-20 minutes, but don't rely on the time! Check the thermometer!)Cool mixture 5 minutes.
- Beat mixture with a WOODEN spoon to almost spreading consistency. The mixture will cool and thicken quickly at this point. Spread on a cooled cake.
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan: This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
- Stir constantly: This will also help prevent the sugar from burning and ensure that the caramel cooks evenly.
- Don't let the caramel get too dark: It should be a light golden brown color.
- Add the cream and butter slowly: This will help prevent the caramel from seizing.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before using it: This will make it easier to spread.
Conclusion:
Caramel frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make a perfect caramel frosting that will impress your friends and family.
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