Use a candy thermometer for best results in making this quick recipe for caramel cake icing that goes well with chopped nuts.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine in a saucepan the brown sugar, salt, butter or margarine and milk. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Then cook without stirring until mixture forms a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water (234 degrees F - 115 degrees C). Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F). Put into small bowl and beat until it begins to thicken.
- Add vanilla and cream and continue beating until of spreading consistency. If thicker consistency is desired, beat in a small amount of sifted confectioners' sugar. Quickly spread on cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Enough to frost two 8 inch layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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Darwash Malang
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
faruku danton
[email protected]This frosting is way too sweet for my taste. I ended up throwing it out.
Trishan das
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my frosting turned out grainy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Md Mirashul Islam
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Rolle tanelus Stavela
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but this frosting is really good. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, rich flavor.
Johnson Mutungi
[email protected]This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Rana Sheryar
[email protected]I love this frosting! It's the perfect topping for my chocolate cupcakes.
Leonore Culbert
[email protected]This is the best caramel frosting I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy.
Caren Okelo
[email protected]This frosting is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Md Showrov Chowdhury
[email protected]I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Alona Ladeza
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Muhammad Nazim
[email protected]I've tried many caramel frosting recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of caramel flavor.
Malak Yasir
[email protected]This caramel frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's so easy to make and it goes great on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.