Name: Caramel Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup milk; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Frosting Recipe

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This homemade caramel frosting is a deliciously smooth and buttery topping made with brown sugar, butter, and milk. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more, this frosting adds a rich caramel flavor to any dessert.

Author: amanda recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: about 2 cups
Category: Dessert, Frosting
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved.
Stir in the milk and bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Let the mixture cool slightly before gradually whisking in the powdered sugar.
Stir in vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Let the frosting cool before spreading on cakes or cupcakes.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
Frosting thickens as it cools; reheat slightly if needed.
Best used immediately but can be stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 120
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 20mg

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