Best 8 Fluffy Caramel Frosting Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, few things can compare to the delectable allure of fluffy caramel frosting. Its velvety texture, luscious sweetness, and captivating golden hue have the power to transform even the simplest of cakes, cupcakes, or pastries into culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, achieving the perfect fluffy caramel frosting can seem like an intimidating task. Fear not, for this comprehensive guide will unravel the secrets of crafting this delectable topping, empowering you to create bakery-worthy treats that will leave your taste buds in awe and earn you the title of dessert extraordinaire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CARAMEL FROSTING



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This fluffy caramel frosting is simply the best. Thick and fluffy with a delicious caramel flavor and a hint of salt - it packs a punch on cakes and cupcakes.

Provided by Fiona Dowling

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup salted caramel ((you will not need all the caramel you made))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons cream (or milk)

Steps:

  • Add the sugar to a medium-sized, heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat.
  • Gently stir the mixture. The sugar will first form clumps. Continue stirring.
  • As you stir the mixture the clumps will eventually melt and it will turn into a dark amber colored sauce.
  • Carefully add in the chopped batter while whisking with a metal whisk.
  • Once the butter is totally melted, whisk in the creamy. Make sure to constantly whisk the mixture.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • Cool fully. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter until softened.
  • Beat in 1/2 cup fully cooled caramel sauce (you will need to measure out 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce you made - you will not need all the caramel you made), vanilla extract and salt.
  • Beat in 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, starting with the mixer on low speed.
  • If needed beat in the rest of the sugar, if needed, for thicker, sweeter frosting. If your frosting seems a little too thick, beat in the cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Decorate cakes or cupcakes using a piping bag or a knife.
  • Optionally drizzle with additional salted caramel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 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

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.

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 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.

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.

Tips for Making Fluffy Caramel Frosting:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before starting.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
  • Add the caramel sauce and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Fluffy caramel frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you are sure to love this frosting. So next time you are looking for a special frosting for your cake, cupcakes, or other desserts, give fluffy caramel frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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