Best 20 Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable realm of caramel frosting, where sweetness and richness intertwine to create a symphony of flavors. This luscious frosting transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary experiences, adding a touch of sophistication and extravagance to cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect caramel frosting, ensuring that your desserts become the talk of the town.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL FROSTING I



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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

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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



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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

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING



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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

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

HOMEMADE CARAMEL FROSTING



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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

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

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



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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

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup milk
6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt

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

BANANA CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is a very moist cake. I have been requested to bring this to every pot luck we have at work. The cake is also very good without frosting, or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Provided by IamEarnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9X13 pan, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup milk
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1/4 cup hot milk
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
  • Stir in mashed bananas and milk.
  • Combine flour, soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and blend thoroughly.
  • Pour batter into greased and lightly floured 9X13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min or until done.
  • Cool and top with Penuche Caramel Frosting.
  • Penuche Caramel Frosting:.
  • Boil butter, brown sugar and milk over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Beat in powdered sugar until you obtain the desired consistency.
  • Pour over cake and spread.

EASY CARAMEL FROSTING



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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

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar

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

MOM'S BEST APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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Looking for a way to use up an abundance of apples, I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest and traced it to bunnysoven.com. She gives credit to Examiner.Com, from Anne Marie Hurley, Livonia, Michigan. I took the liberty of tweeking this just a little. What makes this cake killer is the caramel frosting you make and pour over the cake. Make the cake let it cool , make the caramel sauce and pour the hot caramel sauce over the cake. Uh huh, gooey delicious caramel over a moist apple filled cake. It's easy, fast to make and incredibly delicious. This is a keeper!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup vegetable oil (I know of people who sub all or half applesauce)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour (may use 1/2 cup whole wheat flour in place of 1/2 cup white flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk (may sub almond milk or other non dairy milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Cake: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg(if using), and baking soda. Beat together until well-incorporated. Stir in the apples.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes. Cool completely before adding the topping.
  • Topping: In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Boil without stirring for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately spread over the top of the cooled cake. Let sit for an hour prior to serving.

YUMMY CARAMEL FROSTING



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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

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

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.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING



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Chocolate cake from a boxed mix gets a special treatment when spread with an easy butterscotch frosting and draped with a caramel-nut topping. "I love to make this cake for guests or to take to potlucks," writes Gloria Guadron of Washington, Indiana. "It's easy yet looks like it took all day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup cold 2% milk
2-1/2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. 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 of mixture and color is amber brown. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until thickened, about 20 minutes., Place one cake layer on a serving platter; spread with 3/4 cup pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining pudding mixture over top and sides of cake. , If necessary, reheat pecan mixture over low heat to achieve a spreading consistency. Spoon pecan mixture around edge of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL FROSTING IV



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This recipe turns butter, brown sugar, salt, milk, and confectioners' sugar into a good and creamy caramel frosting.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in the brown sugar and the salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the milk, stirring all the while.
  • Return to heat and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and allow to cool until lukewarm (approximately 20 to 25 minutes). Stir in the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and cool enough to spread. You might need to add a few drops of milk if frosting gets too stiff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 48.8 g

FLUFFY CARAMEL FROSTING



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A fluffy caramel frosting.

Provided by Anjali

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Steps:

  • Place condensed milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramel forms; about 15 minutes.
  • Beat caramel, cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Add whipped topping and beat until just combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 17 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.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR BROWN-SUGAR LAYER CAKE



Caramel Buttercream Frosting for Brown-Sugar Layer Cake image

Use this rich butterscotch-flavored frosting to decorate Martha's spectacular Brown-Sugar Layer Cake or any dessert you please.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
9 large egg whites, room temperature
6 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar and the water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Brush down sides of pan with a damp pastry brush, and cook, without stirring, until dark amber. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cream until completely smooth.
  • Whisk together remaining sugar and the egg whites in the bowl of a mixer set over a pot of simmering water. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm. Transfer bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and whisk on medium-high speed until fluffy and cool and stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes. Add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla. Slowly pour in caramel with mixer on medium speed, and whisk until completely incorporated. Continue to whisk until smooth, about 3 minutes. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat until smooth.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE FILLING



Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting and Chocolate Fudge Filling image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon salted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon Madagascar vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
4 cups powdered sugar
2 pounds plus 1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/4 cups shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
3 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 1/2 cups buttercream base frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup salted caramel

Steps:

  • For the chocolate cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 24-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Cream the granulated sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fluffy. Add the vanilla and blend well. Sift the flour, baking soda and sea salt and gradually add to the sugar mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • Whisk the cocoa and water until smooth in a small bowl. Add to the mixture and continue beating until well blended.
  • Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter. Bake the cupcakes until baked through the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool on wire racks.
  • For the chocolate fudge filling: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk the cocoa and water until smooth in a separate bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the butter until blended and smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar until fluffy. Yield: 2 cups.
  • For the buttercream base frosting: Whip the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and sea salt with a whisk attachment on low until smooth and creamy. Add the butter one slice at a time until well blended. Add the shortening and blend well. Whip on high until the mixture doubles, 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 8 cups.
  • For the salted caramel: Combine 1/4 cup room temperature water and the granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Boil without stirring, until the mixture is approximately 325 degrees F and a deep amber color, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove the caramel from the heat and whisk in the cream. The caramel will bubble violently. Once smooth, stir in the butter and fine sea salt. Transfer the caramel to a heat safe container and allow cooling for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
  • For the salted caramel frosting: Whip 2 1/2 cups buttercream base frosting, the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup salted caramel with a whisk attachment until fluffy. Yield: 3 cups.
  • Once the cupcakes are cool, cut out the center of each cupcake and fill with the chocolate fudge filling. Top each cupcake with the salted caramel frosting.

QUICK AND DEEELISH JAM CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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You can make this moist jam cake from a spice cake boxed mix AND the caramel frosting tastes like the old-fashioned penuche fudge....ummm ummmm. It is rich and buttery and oh so quick. You can make the cake ahead of time, wrap the layers well, and freeze for at least three weeks if you like. It will be the hit of your Christmas or Holiday Party!

Provided by Aunt Yaya

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix (Duncan Hines)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup applesauce (plain)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup blackberry jam (Smuckers)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick (NO substitutes or it will fail)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk (Pet)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare three 8" or two 9" round cake pans.
  • Mix the cake mix and cinnamon together.
  • Add the buttermilk, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and jam.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Fold in the raisins and nuts.
  • Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until they spring back when touched lightly in the middle.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan; invert cakes onto wire cooling racks.
  • Set aside and prepare frosting.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Use the butter wrapper to grease the inside of a saucepan.
  • Over medium heat melt butter and brown sugar together; bring to a boil.
  • Stir and boil for 2 minutes exactly.
  • Stir in evaporated milk; bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Not only do I double the recipe, but at the end I put it in a mixing bowl before it cools down and beat it with a mixer. When it starts cooling it will get thicker, so frost cake before it hardens.
  • I made seven of these yesterday, wrapped them in plastic wrap after they cooled, put them in cake boxes with a bow and a tag and they made WONDERFUL (and very appreciated) presents for family and friends.
  • Enjoy, and please let me know if you enjoy them as much as we do!

CARAMEL FROSTING VI



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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

1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup toasted, chopped pecans

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 BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Caramel is surprisingly easy to make and imparts a rich, delicious flavor to this buttercream frosting. Use it to decorate our Caramel Layer Cake or Caramel Chiffon Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
9 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 sticks (3 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Brush down sides of pan with a damp pastry brush, and cook, without stirring, until dark amber. Immediately dip bottom of pan in ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Gradually stir in cream until completely smooth.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup sugar, egg whites, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer set over (not in) a pot of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar has dissolved, and mixture is warm and feels completely smooth when rubbed between fingertips. Transfer bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form and bottom of bowl is cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
  • Add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and slowly beat in caramel until incorporated. Increase speed to high (mixture will look curdled) and continue beating until smooth, about 3 minutes. Switch to paddle attachment and beat on low, 2 minutes more. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, return to room temperature and beat until smooth.

ONE-BOWL MILK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL FROSTING



One-Bowl Milk Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Caramel Frosting image

Real milk chocolate-not just cocoa powder-gives this cake its rich, chocolatey flavor. With a foolproof, one-bowl preparation, effortless frosting, and portability, this cake is sure to be your new go-to for special occasions and backyard barbecues.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     #CAKEWEEK     Cake     Chocolate     Father's Day     Potluck     Butterscotch/Caramel     Bake     Dessert     Birthday     Wedding     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 15

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
6 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the frosting:
9 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup store-bought dulce de leche or caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Bake the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 13x9" pan and dust with 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  • Melt remaining 1 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add chocolate and remaining 1/2 cup cocoa powder; cook, whisking constantly, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Add sugar and whisk until smooth, lightened in color, and slightly aerated, about 2 minutes. Stream in buttermilk while whisking, then stream in chocolate mixture while whisking until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into chocolate mixture. Whisk until batter is mostly smooth (there will be a few small lumps). Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool completely.
  • Make the frosting:
  • Slice 2 oz. chocolate into long, thin shards; reserve for decorating. Coarsely chop remaining 7 oz. chocolate and transfer to a medium bowl. Add vanilla and salt.
  • Heat cream in a small pot over medium until just starting to simmer. Pour over chocolate mixture and let sit 3 minutes. Whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Whisk in dulce de leche. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Whisk frosting to lighten and loosen, then use a spatula to spread over cake. If it's too stiff to work with, let it sit out on the counter for a few minutes. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate shards. Cut into thirds lengthwise, then into fifths crosswise (you should have 15 pieces).
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

CARAMEL FROSTING V



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This is my mother-in-laws recipe. She was a fantastic country cook!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound light brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the brown sugar and cream to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Add baking soda; boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool.
  • Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect caramel frosting, start with a dry saucepan and add the sugar and water.
  • Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture turns a light golden color.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Add the butter, one tablespoon at a time, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
  • Let the frosting cool for a few minutes before using it.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little more sugar.
  • Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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 few simple tips, you can make the perfect caramel frosting that will impress your family and friends.

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