CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM FOR CHOCOLATE CARAMEL LAYER CAKE
Use this recipe as the frosting and/or filling for a decadent chocolate dessert, such as our Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make caramel: Pour 1/4 cup water into a medium heavy-bottom saucepan. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush 2 or 3 times to prevent crystals from forming. Let syrup boil, gently swirling pan occasionally, until syrup is dark amber.
- Immediately remove from heat; carefully pour in cream (caramel will bubble vigorously). Stir caramel until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; let cool.
- Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, the egg whites, and salt in the heatproof bowl of a standing mixer. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture registers 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
- Return bowl to mixer; fit mixer with whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff. Reduce speed to medium low; add butter, a few tablespoons at a time. Continue whisking until smooth.
- Switch to paddle attachment. Add caramel and vanilla; beat on lowest speed until combined, 3 to 5 minutes. The buttercream can be made 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Before using, bring frosting to room temperature; return to mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until smooth.
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Pathak Ji
[email protected]This frosting is absolutely divine! It's the perfect frosting for any chocolate cake or cupcake.
Mudassar Ali official
[email protected]I love the flavor of this frosting, but it's a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
Mariana R
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too runny for my taste. I had to add more powdered sugar to get it to the right consistency.
Amahle Mabuza
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Musawer Gull
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar if you're not a fan of overly sweet desserts.
Ernest Garus-oab
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and caramel, and this frosting is the perfect way to enjoy it. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jordan Ferre
[email protected]This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Zhyar Halkawt
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I really enjoyed this frosting. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, creamy texture.
Phyllis Taylor
[email protected]This frosting is absolutely divine! It's the perfect frosting for any chocolate cake or cupcake.
Javier Garcia
[email protected]I love the flavor of this frosting, but it's a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
Ricky West
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too runny for my taste. I had to add more powdered sugar to get it to the right consistency.
Md Imtiaj
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
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[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar if you're not a fan of overly sweet desserts.
Jennifer Malouf
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and caramel, so I knew I had to try this frosting. It didn't disappoint! It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Rick Holmes
[email protected]This frosting is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery.
Mdrokon talukder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramel, but this frosting was surprisingly good. It was sweet, but not too sweet, and it had a nice, creamy texture.
Jugno Khan
[email protected]I made this frosting for my son's birthday cake and it was a huge hit! The frosting was easy to make and it turned out perfectly.
Miciah Rama
[email protected]This caramel buttercream frosting is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. It's rich, creamy, and has a wonderful caramel flavor.