Description
Luxurious caramel frosting elevates any cake with its rich, golden sweetness. Silky smooth layers of caramel glaze promise indulgent moments that will delight dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a saucepan and melt butter over medium heat, incorporating brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a bubbling caramel concoction.
- Carefully pour milk into the caramel base, continuously stirring while bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- Introduce powdered sugar incrementally, whisking thoroughly to ensure a silky-smooth texture without any lumps.
- Enhance the frosting’s flavor profile by folding in pure vanilla extract, then vigorously beat until the consistency becomes luxuriously creamy and spreadable.
- Apply the warm frosting promptly to your desired baked confections, spreading evenly across cakes or cupcakes before the mixture sets and loses its glossy appearance.
Notes
- Brown sugar and butter create a rich, deep caramel base that develops complex flavor when slowly heated.
- Always stir constantly while cooking to prevent burning and ensure smooth caramelization.
- Cool the mixture slightly before adding powdered sugar to prevent lumps and achieve silky texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending and smoother frosting consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg