Indulge your taste buds with our delightful collection of caramel frosting recipes, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and desserts to new heights. From the classic and luscious Caramel Buttercream Frosting, a timeless favorite with its rich, creamy texture and intense caramel flavor, to the velvety Caramel Ermine Frosting, a unique and ethereal creation with a light and fluffy consistency. For a touch of sophistication, try the Salted Caramel Frosting, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, where a hint of salt enhances the caramel's inherent richness. If you prefer a vegan option, the Vegan Caramel Frosting offers a delectable dairy-free alternative, capturing the essence of caramel without compromising on taste and texture. Last but not least, the Caramel Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting is a culinary masterpiece, a combination of Swiss meringue and caramel that results in a light, airy, and incredibly smooth frosting that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL FROSTING I
I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.
Provided by MaryKaye
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
CARAMEL FROSTING
This fluffy caramel frosting is simply the best. Thick and fluffy with a delicious caramel flavor and a hint of salt - it packs a punch on cakes and cupcakes.
Provided by Fiona Dowling
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the sugar to a medium-sized, heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat.
- Gently stir the mixture. The sugar will first form clumps. Continue stirring.
- As you stir the mixture the clumps will eventually melt and it will turn into a dark amber colored sauce.
- Carefully add in the chopped batter while whisking with a metal whisk.
- Once the butter is totally melted, whisk in the creamy. Make sure to constantly whisk the mixture.
- Remove from the heat and whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Cool fully. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until softened.
- Beat in 1/2 cup fully cooled caramel sauce (you will need to measure out 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce you made - you will not need all the caramel you made), vanilla extract and salt.
- Beat in 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, starting with the mixer on low speed.
- If needed beat in the rest of the sugar, if needed, for thicker, sweeter frosting. If your frosting seems a little too thick, beat in the cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Decorate cakes or cupcakes using a piping bag or a knife.
- Optionally drizzle with additional salted caramel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARAMEL ICING
Yummy and sweet, this is perfect for nut or dark chocolate cakes.
Provided by BumbleBee
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan over low-medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Stir in the cream, return to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool.
- Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
CARAMEL FROSTING
Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich with spreadable goodness.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE CARAMEL FROSTING
This is the BEST, buttery caramel frosting. It comes from my great aunt and she always used it on top of her chocolate zucchini cake. YUM!
Provided by mrsteacher22
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add brown sugar and boil for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add milk and stir until mixture boils, remove and cool.
- Pour into mixing bowl and add powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
- Beat well after each addition of powdered sugar.
CARAMEL FROSTING V
This is my mother-in-laws recipe. She was a fantastic country cook!
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the brown sugar and cream to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Add baking soda; boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool.
- Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
CARAMEL FROSTING
This frosting recipe was the one my Grandma used on top of her oatmeal cake, spice cake, and banana nut cake. I also like it on a yellow or white cake. You do have to use at once because this does stiffen as it cools.
Provided by rlt11_NMC
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Time 16m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk milk into the saucepan until mixture is smooth.
- Beat 3 cups confectioners' sugar and salt into the butter mixture with an electric mixer on low speed. Add remaining confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 32.5 g
CREAMY CARAMEL FROSTING
I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.-Virginia Breitmeyer, Greensboro Bend, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan so that the frosting does not burn.
- Stir the frosting constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the frosting until it reaches a soft-ball stage, which means that it will form a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into cold water.
- Remove the frosting from the heat and let it cool slightly before adding the butter and vanilla extract.
- Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
- Caramel frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
- Caramel frosting can also be used as a filling for pies and tarts.
- Caramel frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Caramel frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is also a great filling for pies and tarts. Caramel frosting is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. With its rich, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture, caramel frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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