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
p-ji85@yahoo.comThis frosting is absolutely divine! It's the perfect frosting for any chocolate cake or cupcake.
Mudassar Ali official
mudassara62@aol.comI 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
rmariana60@hotmail.comThis 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
a_m38@hotmail.comI'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
musawer_gull@hotmail.comThis 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
gernest45@hotmail.comI 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
f95@hotmail.frThis frosting is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Zhyar Halkawt
z_halkawt@gmail.comI'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
t.p@yahoo.comThis frosting is absolutely divine! It's the perfect frosting for any chocolate cake or cupcake.
Javier Garcia
g_j@hotmail.frI 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
west17@gmail.comThis 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
i100@yahoo.comI've made this frosting several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
luxgameplays
luxgameplays90@hotmail.comThis 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
m.j@hotmail.comI 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
holmes_r60@hotmail.comThis frosting is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery.
Mdrokon talukder
talukder@gmail.comI'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
k68@hotmail.co.ukI 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
rama_miciah79@aol.comThis caramel buttercream frosting is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. It's rich, creamy, and has a wonderful caramel flavor.