Caramel Frosting Recipe
This homemade caramel frosting recipe is rich, smooth, and full of deep caramel flavor. Made with butter, brown sugar, and milk, it's the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 ½ cups
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the frosting cool until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
Notes
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk.
- If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Let it cool slightly before spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
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